Rangers Manager McInnes Teases More Signings Before Friendly Against St-Etienne

As the anticipation builds for Wednesday’s friendly clash against St-Etienne, Rangers manager Derek McInnes hinted at the potential for more signings before the match. The club has been active in the transfer market, securing six new players, including Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin, who have followed McInnes from Tynecastle to Ibrox.

In a recent interview from the club’s training camp in Spain, McInnes praised the club’s efforts to enhance the squad. “The club has done brilliant work at this moment in time to try and bring in the additions that we clearly needed,” he stated. He emphasized the goal of creating a more well-rounded team, noting that the work to strengthen the squad is ongoing. “We’re still looking to try and get a couple of things done ahead of the St-Etienne game,” he added.

With the opening day of the league campaign against Dundee United just two weeks away, McInnes expressed satisfaction with the players’ fitness levels, which have significantly improved since the start of their training. He reflected on the recent 2-2 draw against Malaysian Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim, describing it as “a good test against a team who are well up and running in their season.” This match provided valuable insights into the team’s readiness as they gear up for the competitive season ahead.

Looking ahead, McInnes is set to welcome Ivor Pandur, Thelo Aasgaard, and Cammy Devlin back to training on Monday after their participation in the World Cup. He acknowledged the “jag of quality” that these players will bring to the squad, further enhancing the team’s depth and capability.

McInnes, who guided Hearts to a second-place finish last season, is keen to foster a strong team dynamic early in his tenure. “I want us to be more together as a squad,” he emphasized. While acknowledging the individual talents within the team, he noted the necessity of transforming those skills into cohesive teamwork. “I really want to build that work ethic, that togetherness that gets you through tough times,” he concluded, underscoring his commitment to developing a resilient and united Rangers squad.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.