Rangers kicked-off their transfer business for mid-season with the capture of Fabio Silva. The Wolves attacker has moved to Ibrox on a loan deal as Philippe Clement boosts his offensive options. Hotline callers have a variety of views of potential market moves and not all are convinced on the Ibrox move for Silva. Kevin Kean, Inchinnan, said: “His scoring record is appalling.
Four managers at Wolves haven’t used him, he’s rarely even on the bench. £35 million is absurd. He makes Sam Lammers look like Karim Benzema.” Neil Renton, Leith, continued: “If I was a Rangers fan, I wouldn’t be getting excited about them signing Silva, he’s been a flop at Wolves.
The only thing he’ll add to the Ibrox side is competition with Todd Cantwell on the hair stakes.” Stephen Mulhearn sent a message which read: “Now that Rangers have been busy bringing in a striker with a seemingly huge reputation on loan, I’m now reading that Lawrence Shankland is close to agreeing a new contract.
If that’s the case, I think it means they never had the funds available.” Derek Morris, Stirling, said: “The answer is simple, sign Shankland and Rangers will win the league.” Robert Livingston, Palm Beach, said: “Another fine performance from Shankland, missed a penalty, but made up for it with a lovely goal of sheer class.