Glasgow has had another positive month even as continent struggles rangersIbrox have successfully supported Danny RohrRankings in recent weeks.

Tochi Chukwani, Tuul Lomens and Andreas Skov-Olsen are all in goal, although what is still missing is a new centre-forward, a signing that could prove the difference in the title race at the end of the season.

It’s no coincidence that league leaders Hearts are attacking fiercely Premier League With Claudio Braga and Laurence Shankland in fine form to reach the top, none of their title rivals currently possess such threatening firepower.

With Youssef Cermiti and Bojan Miovski still topping just seven league goals this season, a new number nine shirt appears to be necessary before the transfer window closes on Monday night.

The Gers’ center forward status has certainly declined from the days of the likes of Alfredo Morelos and Jermain Defoe under Steven Gerrard – something needs to change…

Latest news on Rangers search for new striker

As is the case with Glasgow rivals Celtic, this month has been rife with talk of a striker’s rise to prominence at Ibrox, Tawanda Maswanshis of Motherwell It is believed to be one of the options currently being considered.

as According to the Daily Chronicle Likewise, the Light Blues have had multiple bids rejected for Hansa Rostock forward Ryan Naderi, although the saga has yet to break through.

With the German third-tier outfit firmly set on the towering marksman’s valuation, Rangers and Rohr are likely to turn to another option, Southampton’s Cameron Archer Thinking about it now.

According to the same report, there is a feeling the deal could be completed soon, with the Gers said to be “aware” of how they can bring the Englishman to Scotland before the deadline.

Saints are said to be willing to sanction a loan move for Archer as long as any suitor is willing to pay a significant portion of his wages, with the EFL Championship side keen to move him off their wage bill.

The decision now comes down to whether Rohr wants a striker with the 24-year-old’s style, with the club said to be “making progress” on a number of targets amid Naderi’s impasse.

Why Rangers could target new Jermain Defoe

Rangers’ recruitment of players from south of the border has not always been particularly fruitful in recent years, with Joe Rothwell joining the likes of Ben Davies and Tom Lawrence in recently struggling to settle at Ibrox.

This may be the latest trend, although the Glasgow giants have enjoyed greater success under Gerrard, whether it’s poaching Ryan Kent from Liverpool or bringing in the aging Defoe from Bournemouth.

The former England international first signed on loan in 2019 and has brought unquestionable class and quality to Rangers’ forward line, scoring 32 goals in 74 appearances while also providing 10 assists.

It was a short and sweet stay but Defoe’s impact was undeniable, giving us a glimpse into the man who scored 158 Premier League goals during a fruitful career in England.

Archer is still only 24 and certainly not at that level yet, although former Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe has compared him to his compatriot in the past following a spell on loan at Deepdale:

Archer, who worked under Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa, is a similarly dynamic and persistent centre-forward who, despite his relatively small stature, can deliver the goods in front of goal if given consistent game time.

Indeed, while he endured a difficult spell at St Mary’s, scoring just nine goals in 63 appearances, he has reason to be encouraged given his past performances, with four goals in 14 games for Villa, seven in 20 games for Preston and 11 goals in 23 appearances for Middlesbrough.

The Premier League has looked like a step up at times, with just six goals in 75 games, although in the second tier Archer has been far more consistent, scoring 20 goals in 59 Championship appearances.

This certainly bodes well for his impact at Ibrox and looks worth the risk, especially on an initial loan deal.

Defoe’s similar move, albeit at a different stage in his career, has certainly paid off during Gerrard’s tenure, with Rangers once again in need of that exciting, clinical forward.

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