Thelwell now prioritising Rangers move to sign 20-goal ace who Martin loves

After officially appointing Russell Martin as their new manager, Rangers and sporting director Kevin Thelwell are reportedly prioritising a move to sign a 20-goal striker who their new manager is a huge fan of.

Rangers appoint Russell Martin

From Steven Gerrard to Davide Ancelotti and all of the names in between, Rangers’ search for a new manager is finally over and the Martin era is officially underway. Taking his first job since being sacked by Southampton last season, the young manager arrives with a new ownership to work with at Ibrox and a fair few tasks to tick off this summer.

Speaking for the first time since arriving at the club, Martin told Rangers’ media channels: “It is a privilege to be named Head Coach of Rangers Football Club at the beginning of this exciting new chapter.

“I know what this club demands. From my time here, I had a taste of how special this club is, the expectation, the passion and the history. Now, as I return, I’m determined to bring success back, for the supporters, the players, and everyone inside this club. I’m here to set standards, work hard and do my very best to earn the respect of the Rangers fans.

“There’s a lot to be done, but the goal is clear: win matches, win trophies, and give Rangers fans a team that they can be proud of. We want to play with bravery, to take the ball, to be aggressive, and to stand up in the big moments. Preparations for pre-season are already underway. I look forward to meeting the players and building a squad that our fans can believe in.”

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Alongside new sporting director Thelwell, Martin may not have to wait long before welcoming his first fresh face, either. Reports are now suggesting that the Gers have instantly turned their attention towards an impressive goalscorer.

Rangers prioritising Turgeman move

According to Daily Record, Rangers and Thelwell are now prioritising a move to sign Dor Turgeman from Maccabi Tel Aviv, who demanding around £4m to sell their impressive forward. What’s more, Turgeman is already a player that Martin is familiar with and a fan of, having set his sights on his signature during his time at Southampton.

Dubbed a “strong carrier of the ball” by scout Kai Watson, Turgeman is primed to hand Rangers the forward talisman that they’ve so desperately lacked at times after scoring 20 goals throughout the 2024/25 campaign.

As first signings go, Thelwell and Martin could do a lot worse than the talented striker at the bargain price of just £4m this summer.