Rangers brought in 15 new players in the summer under Steven Gerrard.
David Weir has been quoted by the Scotsman as saying that Rangers need to copy Celtic’s model in the transfer market, and wants to see more examples of Josh Windass’ sale to Wigan Athletic.
Windass left Rangers towards the end of the transfer window after Steven Gerrard failed to give the playmaker promises over his game time. The Scottish Sun claimed Rangers raked in £2.5million for his services.
In the last few years, Rangers have been busy trying to get back into the Scottish Premiership while keeping their finances afloat, while Celtic have been bringing in players on the cheap and selling them for larger amounts.
The Hoops have used such a model for Moussa Dembele, Stuart Armstrong, Virgil van Dijk and Fraser Forster, and Ibrox favourite Weir believes Rangers must do the same if they are to match Celtic in the transfer window.
“Rangers need investment to consistently improve their team,” Weir said. “Celtic have done that for years, maybe not this year, but over the four or five years they have spent money on their team.
“They have spent money wisely in terms of bringing players in, developing them and then selling them for a big profit. Recently, Rangers haven’t really done that.
“They sold Josh Windass for decent money and I am sure their model will involve that. But you have to have a buyer for your players and the European run will help with that in terms of increasing their value.”
Gerrard brought 15 new players to Ibrox in the summer, in Allan McGregor, Jon Flanagan, Connor Goldson, Borna Barisic, Gareth McAuley, Joe Worrall, Nikola Katic, Lassana Coulibaly, Ryan Kent, Umar Sadiq, Kyle Lafferty, Scott Arfield, Ovie Ejaria, Jamie Murphy and Eros Grezda.
Interest is likely to be rife in the likes of Alfredo Morelos and James Tavernier once again, while other players could attract new buyers as Gerrard’s side continue to top Group G of the Europa League.
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