Since Steven Gerrard arrived at Ibrox, there have been several attempts to solve one of the biggest problems in the Light Blues squad after deciding that Daniel Candeias wasn’t the man for him.
Even if it meant Todd Cantwell was playing out of position, Philippe Clement tried to start as many of his finest attacking players against Aberdeen. However, could a report by Pete O’Rourke lead to a potential reevaluation of Jacob Murphy?
Do Rangers need a Jacob Murphy in their squad?
Just as Fashion Sakala seemed to make the position his own and bring a consistent number of goals and assists to his weekly inconsistent performances, he was allowed to leave because Michael Beale either felt he had better or that he was no longer going to fit the shape and system he was implementing.
With hindsight, selling our top scoring striker and wide forward probably wasn’t the wisest move the ex-Gers boss made.
As a result, Ross McCausland, who began the season far lower on the team’s priority list and is almost certain to depart due to a lack of first team playing time, is now almost first choice, giving Philippe Clement a specific weakness on the right side of the pitch.
Former Sky Sports reporter O’Rourke, writing for Football Insider, asserted that Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle United’s Jacob Murphy are currently under consideration.
This is almost two years to the week that the 28-year-old was rumoured to be joining Rangers when Jacob Murphy was out of favour and there was a desperate need for a right winger.
However, as rumours of a pre-contract deal surfaced, it was revealed that Murphy had an additional year’s option, which the team could exercise.
After a manager changed, Eddie Howe assumed leadership, Murphy received more playing time, and the rest is history.
With two other Premier League clubs keen, Newcastle would demand a hefty amount today despite the lack of potential sell-on profit. Don’t be surprised if they don’t get the £12 million they spent for him.
Although he would cost a Premier League fee and receive Premier League salaries, a Premier League player would be an upgrade.
Someone who can perform the work and who we can pay has to be on the list!
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