Rangers had plunged to new lows under Russell Martin, although the 2025/26 campaign no longer looks to be a write-off for the Ibrox side – far from it.
Tuesday’s win over Aberdeen has moved the Gers to just three points behind leaders Hearts, albeit while having played a game more, with Danny Rohl having done a remarkable job to steady the ship in recent weeks.
Finally, there is a sense of calm – amid the chaos elsewhere in Glasgow – with Rohl settling on a preferred starting lineup, while even beginning to get a tune out of two-goal derby hero, Youssef Chermiti.
Left to pick up the pieces after a disastrous summer, the German coach has put the Light Blues firmly back in the Premiership title picture, ensuring now should be the perfect time to back the 36-year-old in the market.
Rangers lodge bid as January activity heats up
After a quiet spell, it’s all beginning to heat up on the transfer front for those at Ibrox, with reports on Wednesday outlining that the Gers are set to rival Celtic in the race for BK Hacken’s Silas Andersen.
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It was a hectic summer of recruitment, although the early-season woes have highlighted that significant investment is still needed if Rohl is to kick on, with Andersen certainly not the only player on the agenda.
As reported by the Daily Record, Rangers are now closing in on a move for Westerlo defender, Tuur Rommens, with the Belgian U21 international having already boarded his flight to Glasgow ahead of carrying out a medical and finalising contract terms.
As per the report, the Ibrox side have seen an offer worth around €3.5m (£3m) accepted for the 22-year-old, having previously been rebuffed by AEK Athens in their interest in fellow left-back, James Penrice.
Why Rommens could be another Raskin at Rangers
Turning to the Belgian market, as those at Ibrox are already aware, has proven particularly fruitful in recent times, not least in the case of midfield sensation, Nicolas Raskin.
Plucked from Standard Liege for an undisclosed fee back in 2023, the January arrival has gone on to cement himself as a key figure for the Ibrox side, racking up 120 appearances in all competitions in that time.
Still only 24, the midfielder’s latest strike against the Dons ensured he now has nine goals and 20 assists to his name from a deep-lying berth, having done enough of late to force his way into the Belgian national team, earning nine caps in all.
Raskin has then showcased that the pathway is there for young Belgian talent at Rangers, with Rommens potentially in line to follow suit, having been hailed as “athletic” and “intelligent” by analyst Kai Watson.
The well-rounded left-back has caught the eye during his time at Westerlo, chalking up one goal and a respectable nine assists from his defensive berth, in 79 total games.
Rommens vs Meghoma – 25/26 League stats
Stat (*per game)
Rommens
Meghoma
Games
15
18
Starts
14
17
Goals
0
1
Assists
1
3
Big chances created
6
3
Key passes*
1.3
0.7
Pass accuracy*
77%
85%
Tackles & interceptions*
3.4
2.5
Successful dribbles
1.3
0.3
Total duels won
64%
48%
Stats via Sofascore
Formerly of Genk, he could well be the solution to Rangers’ longstanding woes on that flank, with the likes of Ridvan Yilmaz, Jefte and now Jayden Meghoma failing to make that role their own.
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The beauty of someone like Rommens is the balance he provides, clearly capable of chipping in creatively, but not found wanting in a defensive sense either.
As per FBref, he notably ranks in the top 5% of full-backs – outside of Europe’s top five leagues – for progressive passes per 90, as well as in the bottom 6% for clearances and the bottom 5% for aerial duels won.
Indeed, not every full-back needs to be a gung-ho, attacking weapon like James Tavernier, with a more solid, dependable option also in order if the Gers are to truly challenge both domestically and in Europe.
For a reported figure of £3m, Rommens will hopefully prove to be a steal for Rohl and the Ibrox side.
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