da dobrowin： According to the Scottish Sun, midfielder Steven Davis is set to leave Premier League outfit Southampton in order to re-sign for Scottish giants Rangers, with an 18-month deal having been agreed.
da brdice： Steven Gerrard will be looking forward to welcoming the 34-year-old back to Ibrox Stadium but his arrival will give the Gers boss some big selection decisions to make.
On the chalkboard
Rangers are currently enjoying a fine campaign. A precious victory over bitter rivals Celtic last time out – in Gerrard’s first Old Firm clash at Ibrox – put them level on points with the Bhoys at the top of the table.
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However, if Rangers are to maintain their title charge and overcome the reigning champions, then they must improve in the second half of the campaign. Gerrard has several issues to address in the January transfer window, but he looks to have made a good start with the signing of Davis, which is nearing completion.
The Saints veteran knows the Scottish club, having represented Rangers for four years, between 2008 and 2012. His experience and leadership will be welcome back at the club, though some of his midfield teammates could be set to see their game time reduced following his return.
Slipping down the pecking order
Following Davis’ arrival, he, Ross McCrorie, Lassana Coulibaly, Ryan Jack and Scott Arfield will all find themselves competing for just three midfield starting berths.
Assuming Davis will be able to force his way into the starting XI, it will likely see him playing alongside Jack and Arfield on a regular basis. On current form, it would surely have to be McCrorie and Coulibaly who miss out.
Whilst this may be a positive upgrade for Rangers, the club’s academy product, McCrorie, and the loanee from Angers, Coulibaly, will be gutted to see themselves slip down the pecking order as a result.