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Ewan Paton

Michael Beale addresses final week of Rangers transfer window

Michael Beale insists there will be more outgoings than incoming at Rangers this week. 

Clubs are into the final week of the summer transfer window with the deadline set for midnight on Friday, September 1.

It's a busy week on the pitch for the Ibrox side with a crucial Champions League qualifier against PSV coming up on Wednesday, then the small matter of an Old Firm derby at home to Celtic next weekend.

And it could also be a busy period off the field. In the main, some players will leave Rangers. But Beale refused to rule out any more new signings.

"We’ve got a really big squad so naturally, I think one or two might look to go and get football," the manager said. "Whether that’s one or two of the younger ones or it’s been reported that Glen might move, who has not been involved with the team.

"Ianis we’ve been speaking about. He missed out on the squad today along with Kieran Dowell. Kieran had an ever so slight knock. As the week goes something could happen. As it stands just now, it’ll be more outs and ins for sure.”

Kemar Roofe started his first match since April 2022 and scored in the Highlands. The Jamaica international repaid the faith shown in him by Beale to put his side on front in Dingwall. 

Tom Lawrence also stepped up his recovery from a long-term injury as he was used as a second-half substitute in the victory. 

And Beale is thrilled to have both players back available to him, with their experience something that can prove really beneficial to the Ibrox club.

The manager added: "I thought first half we started really well, had a couple of chances through Cyriel before we scored. Delighted for Kemar Roofe. As a coach, as a staff, we see him every day and we know how frustrated he’s been in the last few months. I’m sure he’ll put that in his own words. That’s just a desert for all of the work he’s put in to get back.

"He’s looked incredibly sharp all through pre-season but it’s a matter of building up his minutes and refining his training to make sure we can get him back now for a consistent period of time where he can start games and make a big impact. His goals-per-game record in this league during his time at Rangers is fantastic so it’s a big boost for us.

Another player who has been out for 11 months. He’s been nagging me a little bit telling me he’s more ready than I think he is. Now he’s back in, I think the next week will be good for him. The international break comes at a good time because after that I see Tom to be in contention as a starter, playing 90 minutes. Both Kemar and Tom bring so much experience. They bring so much of that in terms of their age and appearances in football. We need those types."

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