Rangers prepare to pay for “quality” Iga Marne alternatives

Russell Martin’s massive overhaul (Russ-Squad) with the Rangers is in full swing.
Ibrox has signed Lyall Cameron and Max Aarons so far this summer, but more is expected in the coming weeks and days, with the start of the Champions League in three weeks.
Now, centers have to be a priority for light blue, so have they determined their dream goals?
Rangers aiming at the new striker
The choice of Rangers’ Choice Center may vary as the start of next season.
As reported widely over the weeks, AEK Athens is trying to sign Cyriel Dessers, with the Greek side bidding for £5 million for Nigeria International International, while the Rangers hold it for £6 million.
Meanwhile, Hamza Igamane seems to be ready to leave, Lille leads the game to sign him, but Foot Mercato claims that Ligue 1 clubs Strasbourg and Rennes are “running” to secure Morocco’s signature.
Therefore, it is possible that Israeli media 5 Sport is in the market for two new strikers, claiming that the rogues are “willing to pay” Maccabi Tel Aviv’s £5 million asking Dor Turgeman.
They added that a deal won’t be confirmed until the sale of Dessers or Igamane, but Turgeman “shows a desire” to join the Glasgow Giants.
Blair Meikle of the Glasgow Times also pointed out that the Israeli Premier League champion has signed Heerenveen’s Ion Nicolaescu this summer to further prove that they are preparing for life after Turgeman, but what will he bring?
Why Dor Turgeman can be the next Alfredo Morelos for Rangers
It is impossible to raise the fact that the Rangers won the Premier League promotion nine years ago and Alfredo Morelos is the best striker they have.
After joining the £1m fee from HJK Helsinki in June 2017, Colombia International scored 124 goals for the Gers in 269 appearances, becoming the club’s ever-ever scorer in Europe, breaking Ally McCoist’s long-term record.
So let’s take a look at El Bufalo’s comparison with other forwards from the club’s past decade.
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Selected Ranger Forward (2016-present) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Player |
term of office |
Appearance |
Target |
European Target |
|
Cyriel Dessers |
2023-To date |
109 |
51 |
6 |
|
Hamza Igamane |
2024 |
46 |
16 |
4 |
|
Danilo |
2023-To date |
48 |
12 |
1 |
|
Alfredo Morelos |
2017-22 |
269 |
124 |
29 |
|
Jermain DeFoe |
2018-22 |
74 |
32 |
3 |
|
Kama Roof |
2020-24 |
102 |
38 |
5 |
|
Antonio Čolak |
2022-23 |
39 |
18 |
3 |
|
All statistics provided by Transfermarkt |
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As the table outlines, in the case of longevity, no other centers tend to approach Morelos, and his huge goal in the UEFA game. Only Henrik Larsson, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored more than he had in the Europa League with the qualifiers including the qualifiers.
So, can Turgeman replicate his success?
Well, writer Kai Watson tagged the “quality” of Israel, adding that he has “space to improve” while elsewhere adding that he is “deadly in the box” and an excellent ball carrier.
So, let’s evaluate Turgeman’s recent career statistics.
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Dor Turgeman’s seasonal statistics |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Statistics |
Appearance |
Target |
Assist |
|
2024/25 |
44 |
20 |
6 |
|
2023/24 |
49 |
11 |
2 |
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Tugman’s international career |
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|
Israel U21 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
|
Senior Israeli team |
10 |
1 |
1 |
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All statistics provided by Transfermarkt |
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Tugman raised his goal percentage to a new level last season, becoming Ligat Ha’al’s third highest score last season.
He also gained international recognition, a key figure in the Israeli team, who reached the U21 euro semifinal two years ago, in which he played against Germany and then opened to Norway’s premium account in March.
Regarding Morelos’ comparison, the 21-year-old has indeed scored five goals on his name so far, and in the past two seasons, in the Conference League or Europa League, there have indeed been five goals on his name.
Nene Afadzinu of Football Talent Scout outlines how Turgeman best serves as a “focus” while praising his “excellent first touch” to keep the game and pressing.
Therefore, Israel has shown a lot of quality at a young age, which means he seems to have all the attributes succeeded on Ibrox and proved to be the perfect Iga Marn alternative.
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