Glasgow Rangers are preparing for a major overhaul this summer following a disappointing season.
With the league title already secured by Celtic and interim manager Barry Ferguson in charge, the focus has shifted to rebuilding ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Key changes include the arrival of new sporting director Kevin Thelwell and a potential takeover by Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers group.
Rangers are expected to revamp their squad, particularly in the striker position.
Cyriel Dessers has underperformed, missing 59 clear scoring opportunities across league and European fixtures since last season.
The club needs a more clinical forward and may look within the Scottish Premiership for a solution, much like they did with the successful signing of Kris Boyd in 2006.
Boyd, who emerged from Kilmarnock’s youth system, was a proven goalscorer when he joined Rangers.
His immediate impact, including two league titles and consistent scoring over four-and-a-half seasons, highlighted the benefits of recruiting players already acclimated to the Scottish top flight.
His success demonstrated that Rangers do not always need to look abroad for quality additions.
In a similar vein, the club is now eyeing Hearts’ teenage striker James Wilson.
According to Chronicle Live, Rangers and several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United, have scouted the 18-year-old after a breakout season.
Valued at around £1 million, Wilson has attracted significant interest due to his performances in a struggling Hearts side.
Despite his youth and limited experience, Wilson has shown promise.
He has scored five goals and created two big chances in 15 starts this season while missing only four clear opportunities — a stark contrast to Dessers’ inefficiency.
His clinical finishing, composure, and potential have impressed veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who praised the striker as a “special talent” and believes he possesses the attributes needed to succeed at the highest level in Scotland.
If Rangers secure his signature, Wilson could develop into their next Kris Boyd — a homegrown, hungry talent capable of delivering consistent goals.
Given the club’s need for greater attacking efficiency and Wilson’s early signs of quality, he represents a smart, long-term investment who could thrive at Ibrox.
