Qudus SalihuDANNY ROHL has held talks with a series of signing targets as Rangers bid to do their January business early.
The Light Blues – up to third in the table – have clawed their way back into this season’s title fight.
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Danny Rohl on the training pitch at the Rangers Training CentreCredit: PA
But the Gers boss knows he needs reinforcements if his side are to sustain the challenge.
The Ibrox club are understood to want a striker, a centre half, a left back and at least one midfielder.
And Rohl revealed this morning: “We have had talks with agents, with
potential players, ongoing conversations, but this is normal.
“The most important key is that I have a good conversation with my recruitment team and with my guys around me.
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“Then we’ll make sure that we find the right players.
“The wishes are to get a lot of players in on January 1.
“But this window will be about timing, that’s the first part and the second thing is preparation.
“We’re trying to prepare some things now.
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“We speak to each other, we have good communication at the moment.
“I am speaking with players at the moment, I’ve had some conversations.
“All the things that we have to do and then let’s see how quickly we can move forward.
“All the players, they’ll come and help us soon. It’s good to have them here.”
Earlier this week, Gers appointed Stig Inge Bjornebye in a key advisory role ahead of the January window.
It’s a key appointment behind the scenes following the sackings of sporting director Kevin Thelwell and chief executive Patrick Stewart.
Bjornebye has been brought on board as a consultant on a six month basis.
He will work closely with Rohl and report directly to chairman Andrew Cavenagh.
Rohl said: “At the moment it’s a mix of us together.
“I put some names to the recruitment team, they give me some recommendations.
“I watch the videos, I give them feedback.
“Then we look again at the data.
“I try to have some talks to get a feeling for the players.
“I ask some questions about the expectation, if they really know what it means.
“I think this is part of my job.
“I must say, this is the first time that I’m also looking exactly at this point.
“Normally you speak just about the tactical things, but for me it’s
also important to understand how they handle setbacks, how they handle
pressure, how was the pressure in the past
“For me, this has been a big learning experience since I came here. It’s important.
“We’re in daily communication with each other.”
Ahead of Sunday’s trip to Tynecastle, Rohl has revealed he will leave it late before making a call on Bojan Miovski.
Rohl said: “Lyall Cameron got an injection yesterday so will not be available.
“Bojan is still a question mark, but we still have 48 hours, so let’s see.
“It will be a tough game. Everything is on.
“Games like this are why we play football.
“We know we can make the next step, but we also won’t win the league on the weekend.
“We’re facing a team that is top of the league.
“That’s good, that’s great, it’s the challenge we want.
“There will be a great atmosphere in the stadium as well and we’re prepared for this and we are looking forward to it.”
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