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Potential Rangers XI featuring Murphy, Cummings; five ‘new’ faces

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Rangers have been busy bringing new players to Ibrox. Here is a look at how they could line up in the second half of the season.

General views of Ibrox Stadium during the Rangers v St Johnstone - Scottish League Cup Quarter-Final at Ibrox Stadium on October 28, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers have been busy in the transfer window adding new players, and the team could look very different in the second half of the season.

Jason Cummings, Jamie Murphy and Sean Goss have all signed loan deals with Rangers, while Michael O’Halloran has returned to Ibrox after a loan spell.

Michael O'Halloran of St Johnstone in action during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian FC and St Johnstone FC at Tynecastle Stadium on August 2, 2015 in...

The Daily Record report Rangers are also close to loaning defender Russell Martin.

Here is a look at how Rangers could line up…

Rangers Cummings Murphy

Rangers boss Graeme Murty has been keen to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation but signing Jason Cummings gives them an option to play with two up front.

Cummings could form a fearsome strike partnership with Alfredo Morelos, while one could be asked to drop deep.

On the wings, Jamie Murphy and Michael O’Halloran offer natural width, although getting Cummings into the side would mean there is no room for a resurgent Josh Windass.

Jamie Murphy of Brighton in action during the pre-season friendly match between Norwich City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Carrow Road on July 29, 2017 in Norwich, England.

In midfield we have selected loanee Sean Goss, although he would be interchangeable with academy breakthrough star Ross McCrorie or Graham Dorrans when fit.

Russell Martin could slot straight in at centre-back, with Bruno Alves, David Bates and Fabio Cardoso all battling to partner him.

Rangers suddenly have real strength in depth, with Daniel Candeias, Andy Halliday, Niko Kranjcar, Jamie Barjonas all on the bench, while Kenny Miller could provide an interesting option when fit again.