Rangers working on major January double striker change

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Youssef Chermiti of Rangers looks on during training amid search for two new strikers for Rangers
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Youssef Chermiti of Rangers reacts as he inspects the pitch prior to the Premier Sports Cup Semi Final match between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on November 02, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ibrox Noise sources confirm that Rangers will enter the January window hunting for at least two new strikers for Rangers after the current attacking setup has completely failed to deliver. The club’s hierarchy accepts that none of the existing options deliver what is needed.

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Failed signings and failed planning

This is not what the board intended when they sanctioned major money for two new forwards in the summer. Youssef Chermiti and Bojan Miovski arrived to make a difference but have failed to deliver. Neither shows the level required to lead the line for Rangers and both struggle badly in front of goal. Röhl cannot rely on either striker when the pressure rises.

Danilo, though hard-working, does not suit a lone role and the system collapses when he plays isolated. The recruitment gamble failed completely, and the team now pays for it every matchday. The attack lacks power, balance and conviction.

January movement now inevitable

Rangers will go again in January. Sources close to the club state clearly that the scouting department already compiles a list of at least two strikers. The management team demand proven finishers who can start immediately.

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The club’s leadership insists the team must not limp through the season with the same front line. The goals dried up and patience among supporters disappeared long ago. Ibrox expects quality and impact, not excuses. The search for strikers defines the coming transfer window.

Loans rather than sales

Rangers will not sell Chermiti or Miovski in January. Sky Sports confirm that both strikers will stay but could leave temporarily on loan. The club plans to send one or both out for a reset and fresh confidence.

Danilo will remain part of the squad but Röhl can’t rely on him as the main striker. The Guardian reports that the manager wants competition and balance in attack, something he has lacked since taking charge. The club’s official site reinforces the vision of a reshaped front line ready to fight again.

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Rangers now prepare to rebuild their strike force and cannot afford another failure. The board understands it, the fans understand it, and Röhl understands it. Two new strikers are on the horizon. The only question now is whether Rangers finally get it right this time.