Glasgow Rangers introduced in seven gamers through the summer time switch window as Giovanni van Bronckhorst plotted an overhaul of his squad.
Some deadwood was additionally cleared from the Dutchman’s aspect, with the likes of Niko Katic, Glenn Middleton, Cedric Itten, and Jake Hastie all transferring on having not made an influence on the Light Blues.
With the Ibrox aspect qualifying for the Champions League group levels for the primary time since 2010/2011 after a playoff win towards PSV Eindhoven, there may have been just a few extra additions to the squad, particularly with the riches as a consequence of come the Light Blues’ method.
The membership had been linked with a bunch of names over the summer time, however Van Bronckhorst missed a chance with Norwegian participant Erik Botheim, with the membership linked with the 22-year-old following the cancellation of his contract at FC Krasnodar.
Rangers’ personal Haaland
Botheim is an effective pal of Erling Haaland’s, with the 2 forming a band collectively referred to as Flow Kingz once they had been each youth gamers in Norway.
The 22-year-old may be very like his pal on the pitch too, having a eager eye for purpose and, though he hasn’t hit the superstardom ranges that the Manchester City frontman has hit, he would have made a terrific signing for Rangers.
The Norway U21 worldwide has scored 32 targets and registered 13 assists throughout his senior profession and, regardless of these stats being significantly lower than Haaland’s, Botheim nonetheless has a knack for scoring and establishing teammates at any time when he can.
Jacek Kulig, who runs Football Talent Scout described Botheim as a “complete forward” and his stats clearly present he can do nearly all the things whereas main the road.
Will Rangers regret not signing Botheim?
Yes
No
The Dutchman missed a significant alternative within the 22-year-old, with Serie A aspect Salernitana signing him on a four-year deal just a few weeks after the hyperlinks to Rangers emerged – particularly contemplating the actual fact he was out there on a free transfer.
Van Bronckhorst went out and acquired Antonio Colak and with seven targets already, it has turned out to be a strong transfer, however having Botheim within the aspect would have undoubtedly given the membership an additional enhance within the attacking division – and maybe even confirmed to turn out to be Rangers’ personal model of the purpose machine that’s Haaland.