“49ers’ Insane Plan to Force Rangers to Sign Sam Allardyce’s REJECTED Flop Will Leave You Speechless!”
Rangers’ season has begun disastrously under Russell Martin.
Rangers currently sit 11th in the Scottish Premiership, with defensive frailties continuing to define Russell Martin’s tenure so far.
The Light Blues invested heavily at the back over the summer, but despite speculation surrounding Jack Butland’s long-term future, the club did not move for a new goalkeeper.
Sheffield Wednesday’s Pierce Charles has been touted as a £4 million target, but fresh reports suggest Rangers are eyeing a far more controversial option.
Rangers linked with Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier
Illan Meslier has been a regular at Leeds for much of the past six years but has found himself out of favour this season following a series of costly mistakes.
Errors in vital matches against Sunderland and Swansea last term proved pivotal, leaving him demoted to third-choice status at Elland Road.
According to TEAMtalk, Rangers hold a ‘distant’ interest in the Frenchman, a link that will not sit well with many supporters.
Martin is said to want a goalkeeper who is comfortable in possession, but Meslier’s erratic tendencies would likely frustrate the Ibrox faithful.
While the 25-year-old has been a loyal servant for Leeds, several managers have lost patience with him.
Sam Allardyce, for instance, wasted no time in dropping him when he took charge late in the 2022/23 season, warning that persisting with Meslier would have been “harmful” to the team.
With the 49ers ownership already facing scepticism from fans, pursuing Meslier could prove an even bigger flashpoint.
Downgrade on Jack Butland
Any move for Meslier would be difficult to justify when measured against Butland’s reliability.
The Englishman has been outstanding this season, with standout displays against Hearts and Panathinaikos underlining his value.
By contrast, Meslier not only falls short of Butland’s quality but would also command a sizeable wage packet, despite his current desperation to leave Leeds.
The 49ers have already invested heavily to support Martin, yet spending more money on such a questionable signing would invite further criticism.
Should a deal materialise, sporting director Kevin Thelwell will inevitably come under renewed scrutiny for the club’s recruitment strategy.
