The summer transfer window is a fast approaching, and Rangers transfer rumours are already well underway following the confirmed takeover of the club from the Andrew Cavanagh-led consortium involving 49ers Enterprises.
While the appointment of a new manager will surely take precedent first, Rangers fans are already hopeful the new owners can dig deep in order to revamp a squad that finished a full 17 points adrift of Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race.
The departures of Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence and Leon Balogun have already been confirmed this summer, with the trio’s contract at Ibrox coming to an end, while several names are already linked as potential incomings at Ibrox over the next few months.
But what would Rangers starting XI come the first game of the season, scheduled for August 2, if the recent transfer rumours were true?
Here, The Scotsman look at how Rangers dream starting XI could look if the rumours are accurate and true - though, that can never be guaranteed, as we know!
9. RW: Vaclav Cerny
The forward impressed during his season-long spell at Ibrox, scoring 18 goals in all competitions, but has since returned to parent club Wolfsburg, with his valuation seemingly currently out of Rangers’ reach. The player's willingness to stay, combined with Wolfsburg's financial woes, could see things change in the future though a deal appears very unlikely at the time of writing. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
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10. LW: Largie Ramazani
A £10million signing for Leeds United last summer, the Belgian has been loosely linked with a potential move to Rangers due to the 49ers links between the two clubs. Reports claim the talented winger could be offered on a straight loan deal following the Whites promotion to the English Premier League. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire Photo: PA
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11. CF: Cyriel Dessers/Hamza Igamane
The league's top scorer last season, Dessers has already made it clear he wants to stay at Rangers and aim to overthrow Celtic as the league's dominant force. His striker partner Igamane had an excellent first season at Ibrox, leading him to be linked with a £7million move to Everton. However, Rangers fans would like him to stick around a little longer after he bagged 16 goals in all competitions in his debut season. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group