The manager of Ibrox has given an update on potential future moves for Rangers during the forthcoming transfer season.
With a sly smile, Philippe Clement addressed Rangers’ transfer situation before of a major battle with Celtic.
The Belgian signed Wolves’ Fabio Silva as his first winter window acquisition before January. The striker is on a six-month loan from Chelsea, but given how often Lawrence Shankland is mentioned, there will probably be more debate about adding more firepower in the future.
Clement grinned as he responded to a question concerning the possible signing of a striker after Silva, saying that the Old Firm activity takes precedence. He remarked, “Well asked! I have stated from the outset that I will not be talking about those topics. I hope we can accomplish everything we have planned to do in January by following the very clear plan that the board and everyone else in the club have agreed upon.
“I also hope that we win each and every game. Since you put in a lot of work, I’m also at ease. I am aware that everyone in the club is really motivated to work hard and get the greatest results possible.
“There is a really good dynamic back in this building with a lot of young ambitious people who want to make this club better and better. That’s what we’re going to do in the next five weeks to get the best things possible for the club but also it’s January so it’s a special period.”
Clement has also admitted his delight and dismay at attacker Abdallah Sima’s AFCON call which will rule him out of matches in January. He jokingly added: “I’m not happy that he has been selected! Seriously though, it is always a great honour to play for your country and we are happy for him. We have had good talks with the federation and he will still be available for January 2 before travelling on the 3rd.”
