Rangers in Champions League Confusion as Boss Admits He’s ‘Knocking on the Door’ for Transfers.
GLASGOW — Rangers find themselves embroiled in a swirl of Champions League uncertainty and transfer window intrigue after head coach Danny Røhl admitted he’s “knocking on the door” of the club’s recruitment team in a bid to bring in fresh faces before the deadline.
The candid comments have sparked intrigue among supporters already grappling with the club’s European fortunes and Premier League ambitions this season.
In a typically frank update ahead of Rangers’ penultimate Europa League group stage clash — a competition that effectively eliminated them after a dismal campaign — Røhl revealed that while three new players have already been introduced, more could yet be on the way.
“I think you can imagine I knock every day on the door of the recruitment department and ask something new,” he said, underscoring his desire to strengthen a squad still light in key areas.
Fresh arrivals Andreas Skov Olsen, Tochi Chukwuani and Tuur Rommens were all paraded at Ibrox earlier this month, drawing applause from fans. But crucially, none of those three are eligible to play in Europe this season, leaving Rangers thin on options as they look to salvage pride in the current continental campaign.
Røhl’s admission comes amid mounting frustration from supporters over Rangers’ underwhelming European performance and broader squad uncertainty. While the Light Blues are competing domestically, the absence of Champions League football — and failure to advance in the Europa League — has prompted renewed debate about squad depth, recruitment strategy and long-term planning.
The manager stressed that any further additions hinge on timing and opportunity, comparing the transfer battle to a series of falling dominoes. “We have a clear idea, and now we have to wait — maybe there’s a domino effect at another club, and then we can take this opportunity for us,” he explained. With seven to ten days left in the window, the clock is ticking for potential late deals.
Off the pitch, the spectre of uncertainty is amplified by ongoing contract situations and rumours involving senior figures. Captain James Tavernier has been linked with interest from abroad as he enters the final six months of his deal — adding another layer to the transfer window angst.
Back at training, Røhl has highlighted the squad’s resilience, pointing to recent results and an upbeat atmosphere in the dressing room even as they balance domestic and European commitments.
But with only one European point collected so far, the club’s route back to the **Champions League** — and the lucrative summer money it brings — looks all the more precarious.
As the January window creaks toward its close, Rangers fans can only watch with bated breath — and hope that knocking on recruiting doors translates into real arrivals at Ibrox.
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