Rangers now being linked to eleven players in January window: we rate their chances out of 10

Rangers look set to have a busy January transfer window with no fewer than eleven names already doing the Ibrox rounds.

Whilst Philippe Clement has joked that the club’s transfer business almost certainly won’t be such a high number, we suspect there’s a smidgen of Ibrox truth around some if not all of them.

Here, we rate the chances of those names actually joining the club’s squad in January as Rangers’ transfer business gets ready to ramp up.

Scott McKenna

Just like all good modern football teams, we’ll build this article out from the back although ironically, Rangers-linked Scott McKenna isn’t exactly a defender in the Sergio Ramos mould.

Nonetheless, the former Aberdeen stopper is a very capable centre-back and with 30 Scotland caps under his belt and plenty of Premier League experience this an interesting link.

With Celtic also now reportedly out of the running, Rangers could do worse than strike a six-month loan for the 27-year-old Nottingham Forest defender before snapping him up on a free in the summer!

Transfer likelihood: 6/10

Jose Cordoba

A transfer link which has somewhat flown under the radar this January, Rangers fans might’ve missed those links to Jose Cordoba.

The Panamanian powerhouse, 23, was very loosely linked by reports in Bulgaria where the defender turned defensive midfielder turns out for Levski Sofia.

There is a catch however; with Besiktas reportedly launching a January move for the player Rangers better get a move on if they want to conclude a deal.

Transfer likelihood: 2/10

Kai Wagner

German left-back Kai Wagner is one a number of the names in the troublesome position being linked with Rangers this January.

Out of contract at Philadelphia Union, there’s an offer on the table from the MLS club whilst Gennaro Gattuso and Marseille have been named as potential suitors.

Having a reputation as a top assister in the MLS, it’s a left-back certainly in the Rangers mould and sounds will continue until Wagner’s future is decided.

Transfer likelihood: 7/10

Fredrik Oppegard

Linked at the same time as Kai Wagner, PSV talent Fredik Oppegard looks set to move on from the club this January according to manager Peter Bosz.

Whether that’s on loan or permanently remains to be seen but it’s clear the Norwegian youth international is miles away from the Eredivisie leaders’ first-team.

With Nils Koppen having moved to Ibrox from the Philips Stadion, this is one which hasn’t yet gone away and we’ll be keeping an eye on it in the weeks ahead.

Transfer likelihood: 6/10

Owen Beck

Rangers and Celtic are said to have had loan approaches rebuffed for Liverpool talent Owen Beck, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Dundee.

Recalled in January after a sterling six months, Liverpool are now looking to the kid amid injuries to Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.

One suspects for the time being Liverpool will keeping Owen Beck around but depending on what happens on the injury front at Anfield, and transfer front at Ibrox, maybe we’ll revisit this later in the window.

Transfer likelihood: 4/10

Josh Doig

Ok, so we’ve established at this point Rangers are looking at left-backs with Verona star Josh Doig one of the most familiar names on this list.

The ex-Hibs left-back has been linked to Rangers at the same time as Verona are reportedly looking at Rangers star Ridvan Yilmaz.

But with Serie A side Torino in the mix, Doig reportedly prefers a stay in Italy, whilst talk of a £5m+ transfer valuation should’ve ended this link at source.

Transfer likelihood: 4/10

Gijs Smal

This is the last left-back on our list (we promise) and probably the most suitable option for Rangers given Gijs Smal’s role at FC Twente.

An attacking left-back who has emerged as one of the Eredivisie’s most dynamic wing-backs, there is little not to like about the suggestion Rangers could move.

Out of contract in the summer and available on a cut-price fee, the links emerged online after recommendations on Rangers forums so we’ll wait for anything concrete before our confidence in a deal rises.

Transfer likelihood: 5/10

Steven Alzate

English-born Colombian Steven Alzate has been linked with Rangers as he enters the final six months of his contract at Premier League Brighton.

Currently on loan at Standard Liege, the midfielder is back at the AMEX getting treatment on an ankle injury and the links have certainly caught the eye of supporters.

But amid claims Philippe Clement is not interested in signing the player – despite him being offered to Rangers – some believe it’s a decision we could live to regret.

Transfer likelihood: 5/10

Million Manhoef

One of the window’s most exciting transfer links, Vitesse winger Million Manhoef screams a combination of Rangers director Nils Koppen and an excited Ibrox support.

With competition from the likes of Leicester City, it’s a transfer which would be considered a coup with Rangers at one stage said to be leading the £2.5m hunt.

Things have gone a little cold on this one but given his status, availability, and those links to Rangers, we wouldn’t be surprised to see this pick up at one stage in the January window.

Transfer likelihood: 6/10

Emmanuel Dennis

With Abdallah Sima set to miss up to seven matches due to AFCON, Emmanuel Dennis represents a very interesting transfer link indeed.

Having cost Nottingham Forest £20m only last summer, the Nigerian attacker has had a difficult loan spell in Turkey and is reportedly close to a switch to Rangers.

Working under Philippe Clement at Club Brugge, a loan deal here appears to make perfect sense with the links first appearing in the Belgian press.

Transfer likelihood: 8/10

Lawrence Shankland

The one many of you have probably been waiting for; Hearts talisman Lawrence Shankland is probably in the running to be the most perennially Rangers linked player this century.

Rangers have been linked whilst the player has been turning out at Ayr United, Dundee United, and now Hearts and this could be the most crucial window yet.

If Rangers fail to move, the consequences could be devastating, but will the Ibrox side find the £3m-£4m the Jambos want to sell the form Scotland star?

Transfer likelihood: 8/10