The Rangers could finally trade Goldson by signing the 'Class' star.

RangersThe distant, forlorn figure continues.

On Thursday, the Light Blues drew 1-1 with Dundee at Dens Park, conceding within six minutes, before Vaclav Czerny scored the equalizer on the half-hour mark, but despite having 77% of possession. However, he was unable to find any target. That most important second, the night is already over Low xG From DI: 1.01 to 0.73.

as a result of, Philip ClementOur team is now 15 points behind Scottish Premier League Leaders Celticwithout a win in four away matches. This is not a new trend, considering the team have won just three of their 11 away league games this season, scoring 13 goals in those matches, three of which came at Easter Road on Sunday – and they are still unbeaten. Hibs In Edinburgh.

With decisiveness European League Combinations vs Manchester United With Royale Union Saint-Gilloise just around the corner, supporters are demanding signings, with pressure mounting on both Clement and Newly appointed CEO Patrick Stewart.

Rangers are looking for defensive reinforcements

According to a report by L Daily logDefender Ryan Porteous – who was he? Linked with Gers again in 2023 – He is “unhappy” in Watfordwhile Hibs Monitor He added that Hull City Also interested in his services.

Craig Moore, who made 187 matches For Rangers across two spells, he advised his former club to pounce on the situation, after telling a newspaper Go to the football radio show Earlier this week, Porteous said “he would be one of the few options I'm sure Rangers would look at”, adding that he was “definitely one to consider”.

The defender joined Hibernian when he was 13 years old 157 matches For the Hibees first team before being sold to Watford For £500,000 In January 2023.

During his time at Vicarage Road, manager Tom Cleverley praised Porteous as one of the “club members”.True class leaders in the locker room“, although he has endured a difficult time lately.

Now he is 25 years old Played 80 times For the Hornets, even though he was left on the bench in their last game English Premier League Championship A fixture against Sheffield Unitedafter being tied in the first half in Cardiff A week ago.

Meanwhile, He didn't show up to Scotland Since he was fired during Euro 2024 opener vs Germanya game which Scotland humiliatingly lost 5-1, so Porteous can push for a transfer as he seeks regular playing time at club level to return to Steve Clarke's plans.

This potential move to Glasgow could be controversial, considering Porteous is not particularly popular with the Rangers support.

After Hibs beat the Gers 3-1 in the League Cup semi-final at Hampden in November 2021, the defender mischievously said: “Do we look happy? Don't ask silly questions then,” quipped. An interview he conducted Then-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard, also to reporter Emma Dodds, a month ago, just days before he jumped ship for Aston Villa.

However, all of this will be water under the bridge if he arrives and helps turn Rangers around.

How Ryan Porteous will improve Rangers

Right now, the Rangers are facing a defensive injury crisis.

captain James TavernierDogon Sterling, John Soutar, Leon Balogun and Neraysho Kasanwirjo all sat out for the midweek trip to Dens Park, meaning 20-year-old Clinton Nsiala has been handed his debut at senior level, with Writer Michael McEwan on Twittera bit tongue in cheek, comparing him to “Prime Minister Franco Baresi”.

The former Milan star was certainly solid, if not unspectacular, in first-team action. Make six clearances and produce four blockswith perhaps the hope that he can nail down a starting berth moving forward. However, the Light Blues need immediate solutions, not just long-term capabilities.

In fact, the Rangers haven't been properly replaced yet Connor Goldsonwhich is unofficially He passed away last summer For Aris Limassol, after it was made 309 appearances For the Ibrox side.

So let's see how Porteous and Goldson compare?

As shown in the table, Porteous is a much more multi-tasking defender than Goldson, whose numbers over his final two seasons at Rangers actually weren't great.

On the other hand, Porteous's stats are impressive, meaning he appears to be what the Gers are looking for, so, if he becomes available this month, the Glasgow-based side should be all for it.

'Leader' – as Cleverley hinted – Watford's rebellious man could more than adequately fill Goldson's shoes, and the talk surrounding a move to Ibrox should become more concrete.