Rangers could face a repeat turnover by signing a 'shiny' Premier League star.

Glasgow Rangers The transportation business has been hit or miss over the past few years Philip ClementMichael Bell and Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

These three managers have done their fair share of malice. Notable names include Ben Davies, Sam Lammers, James Sands and Kieran Doyle, who spent big on either transfer fees or wages to tempt them to join Ibrox.

Of course, there has been the odd success story since the Light Blues' last game Premier League Winning the title in 2021, with young players like Mohamed Diomandi, Hamza Ijamane and Clinton Nsiala, who can all develop into stars would pay huge dividends for the Ibrox side.

Despite the nature of the club's transfer market since 2021, it hasn't been nearly as bad compared to Pedro Caixinha's time at the helm…

Pedro Caixinha signs with Rangers

The Portuguese coach will be one of the worst managers in the club's history, as his record in the transfer market is particularly bad.

Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Jack will continue to be key players for the club under Steven Gerrard, but apart from those two, Caixinha has wasted a lot of money.

In fact, the cost of Carlos Pena and Eduardo Herrera £2.2m and £1.5m respectively, an astonishing sum at the time, especially considering that progress in Europe was non-existent, and the club had only spent one year in the top flight.

More money was spent on Norwich City midfielder Graham Dorrance, who also cost the Light Blues. About £1.5 millionbut this transfer was seen as a smart move by Caixinha.

This move quickly turned into a disaster.

Graham Dorrance Rangers stats

Former Gers president Rained down by Alex McLeish With praise upon his arrival in Glasgow, he said:

“He's a good player. He's elegant and confident and that's exactly what the dressing room needs right now.

“He knows what it's like to be a Rangers man and it's good to hear him say it's a dream and that there's never a bad time to play for Rangers. This is a fantastic tribute to the club.”

presence He made 142 matches In the Premier League for Norwich and West Bromwich Albion, it was clear that Dorrance could add some strength to the Gers midfield.

Despite the hype that arose upon his arrival, it was further strengthened When he scored two goals Against Motherwell in the opening game of the league season, it wasn't long before the Scot suffered an injury.

After five goals and two assists in his first ten home games, the midfielder suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for the next six months, hampering the impressive start he made at Rangers.

The 2018/19 season saw him make just three appearances, as a knee injury ensured he spent most of the season on the treatment table. Despite the huge fees spent on Dorrans, it was clear that the move was not working. Departure by mutual consent In 2019.

This month, Clement is keen to bring a few players to Ibrox to strengthen his squad. A lot will depend on the budget he has available, which suggests steps need to be made for those who could be available for next to nothing.

One player who has been linked with a move to Rangers is Alan Campbell, who is on loan at Charlton Athletic in League One.

While the club needs some reinforcements, a move for Campbell could lead to a repeat of Durrans' mistake, especially as he does not appear to have the attributes that would make a huge difference in the starting XI.

Rangers are linked with a move for the EFL midfielder

As Football Insider reported earlier this week Light Blues is one of the bands Looking to pounce on Campbell, who is signed to Luton Town.

Premier League clubs Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen have also shown interest in the midfielder, and he may prove he should not be on the Gers' radar.

His contract expires this summer, meaning Clement would be able to agree a pre-contract move for the Scot – or sign him immediately this month for a fee – but his recent performances suggest that making such a move should not be his top priority. existing.

Alan Campbell's statistics during his time in England

The 26-year-old made his mark at Motherwell, Played 160 times For the Steelmen before moving to Luton Town in 2021.

It was highly praised during its time Scotland by manager Graham AlexanderWho said: “Without trying to sound like his father, I love him very much, he is everything a professional footballer should be.

“His dedication to the game, to his team, what he puts in, comes out, and he should be a shining example to every professional who sees him truly work.”

During Luton's 2022/23 Campbell promotion campaign Ranked at bottom 85% In progressive passes (2.57), 62% lower in shots on target (0.86) and 71% lower in pass completion percentage (72.7%) than his peers in the Championship. These statistics are worrying, especially if Clement is showing interest in the midfielder.

He clearly doesn't offer much in attack, while his passing success rate is low, meaning he won't join the team ahead of the likes of Conor Barron, Nico Raskin or Mohamed Diomandi. who scored an average of 87% Or more in terms of passing this term locally.

Since August 2023, Campbell has done nothing but Played 28 times While on loan, he missed 15 matches due to injury in the process.

Overall, a move to the Scot should not be high on Clement's list of priorities, especially if he is looking to spend his modest budget on quality that would improve the starting XI or on youngsters who can develop into excellent players.

Campbell is not, and if the Bell continues to attack, it could be a repeat of the deal that brought Dorrance north of the border all those years ago.