One of the problems that Philippe Clement has to solve is the shortage of Scottish players in Rangers squad.
The best internationals are out of the manager’s price range, however, it is an issue that must be addressed due to UEFA quotas for their various competitions.
It is a problem that is only going to get worse with Ryan Jack set to leave Rangers after seven years, but how can Philippe Clement rectify it?
How Philippe Clement can solve Rangers home grown problem
The obvious answer is to sign players who are eligible.
This isn’t as simple as it sounds though.
The Gers boss has a decision to make in that he can probably only afford Scottish born players who might not be guaranteed starters.
The alternative is other players who might not qualify and will cause the European squad to shrink but are of a better quality.
In terms of free transfers, Liam Kelly and Connor Barron make a lot of sense.
Kelly, because he is club trained and Barron because he is an almost direct replacement for Jack.
Both would be on affordable wages too.
The controversial option would be Scott McKenna, also available on a free.
His club allegiances might be an issue for some although his physicality as a defender is something that Rangers have missed this season.
One player who would cost more money is Josh Doig.
After being relegated with Sassuolo, he might be on the move.
A one in, one out scenario with Ridvan Yilmaz would make a lot of sense.
Other than these four, options are limited.
Clement already has solutions at Auchenhowie
What Clement has seen this season though, is that he can trust the academy.
Robby McCrorie might still be at the club, if not, Jay Hogarth should be promoted after impressing on loan.
Then there is Leon King, Adam Devine, Alex Lowry, Cole McKinnon, Robbie Fraser and, of course, Ross McCausland.
All of these players can be trusted to start, deputise or provide back up.
With a leaner squad and better quality, the youth players get more of a chance to play.
The prime examples this season have been McKinnon and Fraser with McCausland proving everyone wrong by nailing down a regular place in the first-team.
The academy has to provide a core of players to the senior squad, but there aren’t enough to rely on and Clement will have to shop local this summer as well as looking further afield.
