Rangers manager Michael Beale has confirmed that he has already held face-to-face meetings with a number of potential signings.

While he wouldn’t go into detail about who he had been speaking with, it seems that two to three transfers could be completed pretty soon:

“I think three or four of the right additions can pull everything together in the right direction. I would say that the two or three I’ve spoken to are very keen to come and sooner rather than later, the same on our side. So let’s see.”

Beale also outlined the type of players he is looking to sign. There will be no loan deals as he wants to bring in new recruits who are committed to the club for the long term.

He is also looking to snap up young talent, who possess hunger and a good attitude so he can help them develop. It means that any transfer rumours linking the Gers with more experienced players should probably be ruled out.

In terms of names, Manchester City’s James Trafford, Wolves’ Dion Sanderson and Royal Antwerp’s Willian Pacho have all been mentioned recently and they would certainly fit the profile that Beale is describing.