Stevie May was one of the most exciting young players in Scotland but his career has stagnated since. That said, Rangers need a goal-scorer.
If the 27-point gap at the top of the table was not enough, Celtic have also more than doubled Rangers’ goal tally this season. In fact, Mark Warburton’s side boast by far the poorest scoring rate in the top four, with Aberdeen eight ahead and Hearts 13.
It does not help that marquee summer signing Joe Garner is now 11 games without a goal while top scorer, 36-year-old Kenny Miller, has accumulated just six in 24 league fixtures.
Therefore, it could seem rather foolish to suggest that a striker with just seven goals to his name since the 2014/15 season could make much of a difference at Ibrox. Yet, judging by his previous season in the Scottish top flight, Stevie May perhaps warrants a second chance.
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The 24-year-old netted 20 times in just 38 games for St Johnstone in 2013/14 but an ill-judged move to Sheffield Wednesday has stalled his progress.
Furthermore, a move to Preston North End two seasons ago was quickly wrecked by a serious knee injury. He is yet to make a single appearance all season.
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However, a return to his roots could offer the ideal chance to get his stalling career back on track. The Express reported that Aberdeen were interested in a January move but a Rangers side on the lookout for a bargain could do worse than to give a chance to a talented, young striker desperately in need of a fresh start.
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