Rangers out of Europa as McInnes admits flaws
Rangers have made 27 signings in a year, fuelling costly resets. The contrast with Gerrard's gradual build raises doubts over a sustainable squad strategy at Ibrox.
McInnes made five changes for Rangers' crucial Europa League qualifier with Jagiellonia at Ibrox as they tried to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit and chase a first win.
Rangers have reportedly agreed a loan deal for James Penrice from AEK Athens with a buy option, as McInnes moves urgently for a left-back after Tuur Rommens' injury.
PSV winger Couhaib Driouech was at Ibrox before an expected Friday move to Rangers. The Moroccan wide man would become their 10th summer signing.
Rangers crashed out of Europa League qualifying after a 3-2 aggregate defeat by Jagiellonia at Ibrox, leaving Derek McInnes winless in his first four games.
McInnes said Rangers lack quality and confidence after the Jagiellonia exit, admitting boos were justified and his side have failed to produce a strong 90-minute display.
Andrew Cavenagh has held early talks over investing in Linfield, with the Belfast club pitched as a possible Rangers 'nursery club' for loans and player development.
Rangers have made contact to sign a South Korean winger, with McInnes still targeting more attacking reinforcements despite already adding one winger and chasing another.
Andy Halliday urged Rangers to 'phone James Tavernier tomorrow' after the Jagiellonia exit, arguing the former captain would be an immediate upgrade despite likely fan disquiet.
Steven Thompson said McInnes' half-time switch to 4-4-2 was 'incredible' as Rangers lost control in a 1-1 draw with Jagiellonia and dropped into the Conference League play-off.
Derek Ferguson branded Rangers' move for Lewis Ferguson a 'waste of time', aiming an X-rated broadside at Ibrox recruitment after speaking to his son.
Tom English hailed Daisuke Yokota as the player 'making it all happen' for Rangers after his run and cross won the penalty that let Shankland level the tie at Ibrox.
Rangers have tabled a reported £7.4m bid for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy, but the MLS club are not looking to sell and the Venezuelan is not pushing to leave.
Yokota, rated 8, was Rangers' bright spot and won the penalty for Shankland's first goal, but Naderi, rated 3, summed up a poor 1-1 draw that sent them out 3-2 on aggregate.
