Fabio Silva love in makes Celtic fans spew on Hotline as Rangers boasters get Wiki warning about £35m striker

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. He sets an example and makes a difference with goals like that. Scorers of his quality are rare. Hearts know they’ve got a one-of-a-kind scoring sensation they can get millions for, but want to keep as they’ve got no replacement. Probably Hearts’ best No.9 in 40 years.”

Jamie Thompson, Yoker, said: “If Rangers don’t sign Shankland and Celtic do, it will be a disgrace. Rangers really need a striker like him.”

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