"Special player..": Expert makes exciting Rangers transfer claim that'll delight GVB - opinion

An exciting Rangers transfer claim has been made regarding the Ibrox club’s plans to improve Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s squad this year.

Finance expert Kieran Maguire has suggested that the club’s proposed Old Firm friendly later in the year could lead to them being able to bolster van Bronckhorst’s team in the transfer window.

The Gers are set to compete against their arch-rivals in the Sydney Super Cup in Australia in November and it could yield significant financial benefits.

Maguire told Football Insider: “If it gives Rangers and Celtic better resources to invest on the pitch, it is a price worth paying.

“I can understand the reaction of the fans. They think these games are so unique that they should only take place in Scotland. They perhaps feel that the unique passion would be diluted by hosting it elsewhere.

“But it helps them pay wages or sign that special player who is going to make a difference, it will have been worth it.”

This claim will surely delight Rangers head coach Van Bronckhorst.

It shows that the club are exploring a multitude of angles to generate funds in order to improve the Dutchman’s squad in the upcoming transfer windows. The board are being creative in order to give themselves the best possible chance to compete in the Premiership and in Europe going forward, even if it means upsetting some fans who do not want to see them take on Celtic in a friendly.

Supporters may have to bite the bullet on this front and think about the potential financial benefit that this tournament can have for Rangers, which Maguire has explained. For example, if playing the Hoops in November allows the club to sign Aaron Ramsey on a permanent deal, that could make it worthwhile for fans, as he would be a fantastic