PHILIPPE CLEMENT will perform a massive transfer U-turn this summer, according to a report. The Rangers boss has already been active in the window - bringing in Hamza Igmane, Clinton Nsiala, Connor Barron and Jefte, turning Mohamed Diomande's deal permanent and securing club returns for Oscar Cortes and Liam Kelly . 3 Gers boss Philippe Clement is putting his own stamp on the squad this summer Credit: Willie Vass 3 Todd Cantwell is one of a number linked with the Ibrox exit Credit: SNS 3 Lawrence Shankland could be moving the other way, it is being claimed Credit: Kenny Ramsay But he needs to sell more before he can buy.
That's a work in progress with James Tavernier talks with Trabzonspor ongoing and the likes of Ianis Hagi and Connor Goldson also edging closer to the Ibrox exit. And when they do - providing the vital funds for his Rangers revolution, Clement will re-visit an old Gers target , it has been claimed. The Daily Record suggests the boss has had a change of heart on Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland and WILL move for the Hearts striker.
Read More Rangers stories BEAUTIFUL BID Rangers target opens up on 'absolutely beautiful' transfer approach HELLO MUMBAI Forgotten Rangers ace makes move to India as ex-Ger's replacement A move was heavily touted in January but Clement opted against a bid - but that stance is said to have changed after missing out on the league title. The report claims he's back on the 'wanted list' and Gers will test the Tynecastle team's resolve for the 28-year-old who has only one year left on his contract. But for that to happen Gers need outgoings and four players could heading for the exit.
Connor Goldson could be offered a contract from Birmingham City or Cypriot side Aris Limassol - a move which would lower the Ibrox wage bill. Most read in Football NO, 'TA Celtic 'reject new bid for Matt O'Riley but clubs locked in talks over sale' 'FORGET WREXHAM' Scottish Premiership club to play starring role in gritty new documentary NUMBERS GAME Rangers squad numbers reveal huge exit hint as star loses his to new signing LONDON CALLING Ex-Celtic star Armstrong handed shock trial with English Premier League club Todd Cantwell has a range of English suitors having been offered to Lecce earlier this month and Ianis Hagi could also be making a move to Italy . Fiorentina are believed to be in talks over a £3m move for the player they had on their books as a teenager.
The big Rangers names that could be sold & live from their pre-season tour That co-incides with his agent's claim just last week that Hagi was "about to leave" and hinted he might not be heading back to Rangers. His squad number appears to have been assumed by one of Clement's new recruits too - suggesting an exit is imminent. Oscar Cortes wore No16 last season during his brief loan spell from Lens.
Now, the Colombian winger is back again and this time will be wearing No7. Diomande appears to have got the number he wanted for the new campaign as he was seen wearing No10 against Manchester United That number has been vacant since Steven Davis departed Rangers a year ago. Barron has taken No8 which has been worn in recent years by Ryan Jack .
Read more on the Scottish Sun 'ENTITLED' 'Just go away' say NC500 locals as they blast campervan driver's parking WARM UP Scotland heats up in 21C sunshine this week as experts reveal summer update New centre back Clinton Nsiala has No19, Jefte No22 and new back-up keeper Liam Kelly No33. Rangers have not yet officially confirmed these are the new permanent squad numbers but it certainly seems to be the case. Keep up to date with ALL t h e latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page.
