Rangers are expected to undergo a rebuild this summer under the ownership of the San Francisco 49ers.
The NFL giants will also make the decision on who the next permanent manager of the Ibrox outfit will be.
Barry Ferguson is currently managing the first team but his remit is only until the end of the season.
Dujon Sterling may have played his last game for Rangers
Dujon Sterling’s recurring injuries suggest Gers should move him on this summer despite his contract running until 2027.
The primary reason is his persistent unavailability, exemplified by a recent long-term Achilles injury sustained in a Europa League match against Athletic Club.
Sterling’s injury record – spanning calf issues, knocks, and now a major setback – limits him to missing nearly half of the games per season, a luxury Rangers cannot afford in a squad needing reliability to compete domestically and in Europe.
While the 25-year-old’s versatility, pace, and power make him a valuable asset when fit, his inability to string together consistent appearances hampers team cohesion and burdens the wage bill.
Given his minimal output after 70 appearances, it may be plausible that he does not have a long-term future there.
49ers will likely target younger and fitter players
Extending his contract to 2027 was a gamble that now looks questionable, as his market value and sellability diminish with each injury.
Keeping injury-prone players risks repeating past mistakes, draining resources that could be invested in dependable talent.
With younger, fitter options and emerging prospects, offloading Sterling could free up funds and squad space for a more robust rebuild, aligning with Rangers’ ambitions to challenge Celtic and succeed in Europe.
The 49ers will move towards signing younger and fitter players once they take over so his future is undoubtedly in huge jeopardy.
Barry Ferguson will need Hagi in Europa League
Hagi has three goals and five assists in 22 Scottish Premiership matches this season, which is not an outstanding return and nor is it terrible.
Ferguson regularly calls upon the Romanian and he played the full 90 minutes of the Europa League quarter-final first leg against Athletic Bilbao this week.
SPFL stats 2024/25 Ianis Hagi
Games 22
Goals 3
Assists 5
Ianis Hagi’s stats this season in the league for Rangers.
Hagi will have a part to play in next week’s return match, too, but exactly where he ends up beyond the end of next month is anyone’s guess.
While his future may well be away from Ibrox, supporters will appreciate the effort he has put in to force his way back into the side.
The arrival of Ferguson has lifted some clouds above Ibrox, and hopefully Hagi can finish the campaign on a real high without having to deal with too many rumours with regards to his next career move.
