Glasgow rangers They have the chance to make another statement performance on Sunday to back up their shock Old Firm victory just days ago.

Instead, this was the Rangers side that Ibrox fans have seen regularly this season. No matter how many goals come in front of them, the team can’t finish off a team.

Hamza Igamane scored twice in the first 20 minutes. The first goal was a well-drilled shot from the corner, while the second saw the Moroccan striker display Alfredo Morelos-like qualities with a brilliant header.

Although the youngster eventually scored a hat-trick, the Light Blues conceded three goals in a row to tie the game 3-3 and fall further behind Celtic in the standings. Premier League table.

Philippe Clement There is a need to bring in some new players this month, especially on defense.

With that in mind, Ibrox appear to have been linked with a move for a Ligue 1 defender…

Rangers eyeing Marseille defender

according to Journalist Sabel DesfaguesRangers are reportedly interested in a move for Marseille defender Balmer Met this month.

The Ligue 1 side are willing to let the player leave, with the Gers hoping to secure him on loan between now and the end of the season.

Montpellier are also interested, but Marseille appear to be seeking a transfer fee for the player, who only moved to French Riviera on a permanent deal last summer.

This could prove to be a stumbling block, especially with the financial uncertainty currently facing the club. That could mean several players have to be sold before anyone can be brought in.

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Clemente currently has several center backs injured, which has increased the need for some reinforcements at the position, and Mete could be an excellent signing if given the opportunity to break into the starting lineup.

Why the Rangers need to sign Mete

Ibrox might have Only conceded 16 goals There have been 20 league games played so far this season, but that’s still nine more than Celtic and the final result in the title race.

Starting with four games over the festive period. The Gers dropped points against St. Mirren (lost 1-2), Motherwell (drawn 2-2) and Hibs (drawed 3-3), ironically the only time they kept a clean sheet It was in the 3-0 win over Celtic at Ibrox.

John Souttar missed all four games, while Leon Balogun had to come off against St Mirren and subsequently missed the next three games. James Tavernier also missed the latter two games.

This means Clement will have to move left-back Ridvan Yilmaz to the right side of the defence, while freeing up right-backs Dujon Sterling and Robin Propper. Not ideal.

The 3-0 win over Celtic certainly seemed an anomaly given the results of the other three games, but Proper may be one of the club’s main problems with Mete needing to be replaced this month.

How does Bammermet compare to Robin Propper?

Upon his arrival he signed a defender Played more than 200 Eredivisie games His career game seems like a solid move, especially considering his The cost was just £1.5 million.

The appointment to replace Connor Goldson hasn’t been smooth sailing, that’s for sure. Propper struggled with the physical aspects of Scottish football and seemed not strong enough to meet the demands.

In Europe, the Dutch Won only 45% of total duels In the European Second Division, he averaged 7.8 goals per game, 1.5 fouls, and 0.5 dribbles per game.

The move hasn’t panned out as Clement expected, and coupled with his injury issues at the back, it’s hoped there will be some new players in the position by the end of the month.

Bringing in Mete on a six-month loan makes a lot of sense, especially given his performance at Marseille last season.

The 23-year-old has only played three games for the club this season, playing a total of 24 minutes. Therefore, looking at his numbers for the 2023/24 season is the best way to judge whether he is good.

He moved to Marseille on loan from Lorient Football Club and 25 appearances in total For the French giants.

Comparing his numbers from that time to Propper’s numbers this season, it’s clear he could be an upgrade over the Dutchman.

In fact, Mete’s average passing success rate is higher than that of the former Twente giant (91% vs 90%), while being dribbled through fewer times per game in their respective leagues (0.3 vs 0.4), winning a higher proportion of aerial duels (68% vs 61%), and losing possession of the ball per game Fewer reps (3.8 vs. 8.5).

Compared with players at the same position in the five major European leagues, Mete’s defensive statistics are very outstanding. He not only Ranked in the top 92% The youngster also ranks in the top 86 per cent for tackles per 90 (2.18) and in the top 80 per cent for clearances per 90 (5.15) and in the top 80 per cent for blocks per 90 (1.6), a sign of his success at the club. What an impressive performance. The heart of the defense.

Signing players with these qualities is a no-brainer, especially when there is no fee to be paid. Mete could be an ideal short-term option to address the defensive issues currently plaguing the Ibrox side.

Scottish content creator and Wanderer Magazine founder Kay Watson praises the Ivorian’s “physical and aggressive” In recent links, this is exactly the profile the club needs.

With too many easy goals conceded, Met appears to have the physical attributes needed to ensure Premier League attackers don’t get too many chances in the final third.

There are still only a few days left in the transfer window, but an early signing might give Clement some credit in the bank. Only time will tell.

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