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Former Rangers defender Russell Martin has returned to Ibrox as head coach and the ex-Southampton boss has a busy summer of rebuilding on his hands if the Premiership runners-up’s fans have their way.

Alan: I don’t think that anyone in the current squad is safe from being moved on. In truth, we need to strengthen right across the squad. Priorities should be a central defender, an attacking midfielder, wide players on both wings and a proven goalscorer. All that before we need to replace anyone who moves on.

Stephen: Keeping [Nicolas] Raskin is a must. Getting in a couple of centre-backs, also a couple of strikers, also getting rid of the dead wood – [Kieran] Dowell, [Ben] Davies, etc.

Ronnie: We need a top goalkeeper and two overlapping full-backs who can defend. We remain lightweight in our wide areas. Two attacking wingers should be brought in. We need an out-and-out proven goalscorer if [Cyriel] Dessers leaves. Another centre-back alongside [John] Souttar. Midfield is where we already have options, but another creative player would not go amiss. Big transfer window coming up.

Michael: The priority needs to be a long-term deal for Raskin and the captaincy. Keep [Mohamed] Diomande in there as well. Souttar is solid 90% of the time, bombscare and horrendous the rest of the time – the entire defence needs an overhaul. Jack Butland is never a first choice goalkeeper, so he needs replaced by someone dependable – he makes too many mistakes. If Dessers is going, I’d happily put Hamza [Igamane] through the middle as well as try to sign [Dor] Turgeman. We need quick/stong wingers as well. Too much change needed for one transfer window I fear.

Davie: What we need is movement. It’s only 336 days until the Euro qualifiers and we’ve only seen Lyall Cameron come in so far. If there are to be big changes, the new faces are not going to have much of a pre-season before being expected to turn this around as usual. How long before the naysayers in the stands lose patience with yet another manager and his players? Plenty exits, but surely it might have been a good idea to keep more of the current squad for continuity. At this rate, we’ll be lucky to field a five-a-side team.

Paul: The centre of defence has to be the priority. Build from the back. With the amount of work needing done to the squad, I think either or both of Raskin and Igamane will have to be sold to generate the necessary funds. Massive summer ahead and we need to get a move on with pre-season starting next week.

Paul: Two centre-backs, one midfielder, preferably a six, one left-winger, one right-winger. I feel we should retain both Dessers and Igamane but bring in a new attacking number 10. I also think that Raskin should be the captain on the pitch and we should be looking through our own and other teams junior ranks for a back-up to Tavenier, letting Tav play fewer games in which could be his last season.

James: I’m worried that we seem to be moving on a striker first before anything else. For the first team 11, two to three centre-backs, a right-winger and a left-winger are all arguably missing, never mind needing an upgrade. We can’t get to end of window needing extra funds for any of the above positions having spent cash on forwards. I’d also upgrade Tav or [Dujon] Sterling and bring another right-winger before I’d look at forwards.

Brian: The defence needs to be toughened up as a priority – Butland’s frailties on crosses and his slack passing out from the back were exposed and [Liam] Kelly was far from convincing as a replacement. No doubt lack of confidence in the keeper led to near enough blind panic by the defenders in clearing balls and defending corners. Recruit tough, no-nonsense defenders and build from there.

Jamie: Raskin – unless he signs new contract and takes the armband, should definitely be moved on for maximum profit. Dessers – will be looked back on fondly, but the Nigerian Nightmare’s tenure in Glasgow is over (£5m for a 31-year-old is not bad). [Robin] Propper – What’s he hanging about for? Go back to the Netherlands, where you’re suited. Diomande – Maybe one more year here. Butland – back down south for couple of million.

Billy: Rangers should definitely keep Raskin and Dessers. Let Propper go and get someone solid beside John Souttar. We’re good between the sticks and for full backs. Wide men needed to provide opportunities for strikers.

Jay: Spend £9m and bring [Vaslav] Cerny back in. We know his quality and fit with the club. Build the team around him, Raskin & Diomande. I’m actually pro-Dessers, but if money is being offered, take it and sign an established striker. I think we missed a trick with the knowledge and influence [Davide] Ancelotti would have had bringing in upcoming stars, but I’ll back Martin for now and hope for smart business.

Arran: Would be very fun to see [Jamie] Vardy come. Of course, they’re only rumours though. As big as my loyalty to the SPFL is, I still think we should be taking advantage of Martin’s links and connections to the English leagues.

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