Premier League giants Rangers, according to a recent Scottish Sun report mentioning an anonymous Russian source, are the summer purchase of former Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Daler Kuzyaev. The report suggests that Ibrox is still looking for new midfielders, hoping to end Celtic’s dominance in the league. The midfielder’s contract with the Russian look expired in early August, which means he can be hired without having to pay a transfer fee.
Although the report made clear that the Rangers are interested in Russian midfielder Daler Kuzyaev, it remains to be seen whether or not they can convince him to go to Scotland. Marseille, Besiktas and Alavés have all shown interest in Russia’s services, but the Rangers are said to be leading the way at the moment. Speaking on the matter, Zenit sporting director Alexander Medvedev said: “Daler has the interests of several clubs in Europe and has rejected our offer of a new contract. We wish him the best of luck in his career.
The Gers don’t necessarily have great wealth in the midfield area, and that has been one of their main hurdles over the past two seasons. As impressive as Joe Aribo and Ryan Jack have been this quarter, you have to admit that the other characteristics don’t quite fit the brand.
Glen Kamara this new first-team crusade along with the duo mentioned above, however, did not show enough offensive penetration to merit a sustained race in Gerrard’s offensive setup.
Steven Davis is a midfielder who stands his ground and does not give intensity in the offensive sense. Scott Arfield, despite a string of replacement appearances, is rarely threatening enough to guarantee a spot on the team. This lack of offensive quality from the midfielder has been a challenge for Gerrard’s men, and finding a player who not only defends but also contributes offensively will have to be seen as a necessity this summer. Aribo remains the only player who gives Gerrard a smart choice and the location of an option for the role will have to be treated with the utmost importance.
The 27-year-old is a slim central midfielder who offers a wide variety of dribbling and passing skills. Able to take on any opposing defender and beat them that day, the Russian also offers a direct risk with his simple in-game technique. A willing runner with the ball at his feet, the Russian foreigner would bring a much more dynamic presence to the Gers midfielder than anything he has been showing off lately. Having been with the Russian club for more than six years, there is no lack of the quality he possesses, as further underlined by the fact that he has secured 21 matches for his country.
The Ibrox club aspires to challenge Celtic by name this season, and locating a more offensive midfielder will be key to achieving it. Kuzyaev will probably take some time to adjust to the pace and intensity of the British game, but once he does, there is no denying the quality it would bring. A midfield haggling is anything Steven Gerrard’s team has been cheating on for the past two seasons, and Kuzyaev may simply be the guy who closes the gap between the Ibrox club and the Premiership protectors.
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