Philippe Clement won't have Rangers future he's building for as Hotline predicts Celtic clash is damage limitation mission

ONE week to go until the transfer window slams shut - and Hotline callers reckon the door could soon be closed on Rangers’ season too if they don’t get the finger out.

Record Sport columnist and ex-Gers skipper Barry Ferguson believes Philippe Clement needs three experienced heads in the door. But one punter reckons they had them - and let them leave. Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, said: “I hear Barry Ferguson saying Rangers need three experienced players to challenge Celtic. John Lundstram, Connor Goldson and Ryan Jack come to mind. Without them it’s looking like a damage limitation exercise when they visit Celtic Park shortly.”

Joe Graham, Garrowhill, said: “Back to Ibrox soon now the metal has arrived. Let’s hope there’s some extra steel leftover to infuse into the bodies of this current team. It is no doubt needed. Rangers must sign at least three quality players before this window closes irrespective of offloading. Clement might suggest he is building for the future but it is this season we want success. If that’s not forthcoming then I am afraid he won’t have a future. This is the famous Glasgow Rangers he is managing.”

However, Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: “I cannot understand any Rangers fan complaining that Clement is not playing Ianis Hagi and Todd Cantwell. They have openly said that they want to leave and Rangers need players who are 100 per cent committed to the club. Contracts are set up in favour of the player so let's give Clement credit for freezing them out.”

Over to Celtic and our very own Michael Gannon suggested the Hoops consider using their Euro millions to tempt Jota back to Parkhead. Joshua Worrall, Widnes, was in full agreement. He said: “Brendan Rodgers should do all he can to persuade Jota