Rangers have had an extremely active summer, but look set for one last final flourish with just five days left before the transfer window slams shut.
It has been a hectic first summer window for the Andrew Cavenagh-led consortium involving 49ers Enterprises, with new signings already in double figures. However, Rangers' worst start to a league season since 1985 has proven how the squad still requires further surgery in order to compete with Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title
Ibrox has already waved goodbye to Ridvan Yilmaz, Jefté and Robin Pröpper this summer, with Hamza Igamane expected to be next in line to depart after Rangers agreed a fee with Ligue 1 outfit Lille on Tuesday. Doubts remain over the future of Cyriel Dessers and Nedim Bajrami, though, while the futures of Oscar Cortes, Leon King, Rabbi Matondo, and Clinton Nsiala are all uncertain as a busy deadline day awaits.
But how would Martin’s Rangers squad look come the first game of the season, if the recent transfer rumours turn out to be accurate?
Here, The Scotsman assesses what Rangers’ dream squad would look like come the morning of September 2 if the recent transfer rumours are true - though with twists and turns still to come, nothing can be guaranteed.
9. RW: Oliver Antman/Findlay Curtis
After an explosive debut, Finnish winger Antman has struggled a little. Still very early in his Ibrox career, so he has plenty time on his hands. Teenager Curtis will be breathing down his neck, though, after his own impressive start to the campaign. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. LW: Djeidi Gassama/Mikey Moore
Rangers' stand-out performer so far this season, the French winger looks to be an inspired signing, despite his team's struggles in the early parts of the campaign. Teenage winger Moore will provide competition after his loan arrival from Tottenham Hotspur. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. ST: Bojan Miovski/Youssef Chermiti
North Macedonian hitman Miovski is in talks with Rangers over a summer move to the club, while £12million Everton forward Chermiti is also a reported target. With Hamza Igamane expected to leave imminently, the signing of Miovski - who scored 44 goals for Aberdeen - will be seen as an experienced and trusted option, with Chermiti offering a strong alternative. | SNS Group Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group