Johnly Yfeko changes Rangers transfer thinking as Michael Beale sees defensive 'overload' amid breakthrough

Michael Beale admits the emergence of Johnly Yfeko has given him some Rangers transfer thinking to do.

The Light Blues have been in the market for a defender this summer as part of the boss' revamp, with left-sided options like Jonathan Panzo and Auston Trusty mooted. But the youngster's impressive showing in the 2-1 friendly win over Hamburg on Saturday has got his boss reflecting on whether or not recruits are needed in that area

With Connor Goldson on the comeback trail, Leon Balogun, John Souttar and Ben Davies to call upon as senior options - and Leon King to return from injury - Beale reckons Rangers might be too loaded in the heart of the backline. He said: "We are possibly still in the market for another defender, but Johnly Yfeko has given me something to think about. Connor Goldson isn't a million miles away, so if anything we're a little bit overloaded there.

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