Philippe Clement on Rangers' Title Aspirations: 'Let Us Rebuild Our House'

Rangers' Manager Philippe Clement on the Importance of Rebuilding

Rangers manager Philippe Clement acknowledges a significant endeavor ahead, comparing his task to Brendan Rodgers at Celtic. Clement has embarked on a "big rebuild," having acquired eight new signings in pursuit of stunning Celtic's potential to claim their fourth consecutive title, a feat that would mark an impressive 13 titles in 14 seasons.

New Faces at Ibrox

Among the new arrivals are:

• Vaclav Cerny
• Hamza Igamane
• Jefte
• Clinton Nsiala
• Liam Kelly
• Connor Barron
• Oscar Cortes (returned on loan with an option to buy)
• Mohamed Diomande (loan move made permanent)

Home Ground Challenges

Due to construction delays at Ibrox's Copland Road Stand caused by material shipment setbacks from Asia, Rangers will play their home games at Hampden Park this season.

Clement's Vision for the Team

Having replaced Michael Beale as manager last October, Clement emphasizes the necessity for patience within the club's ambitious rebuilding strategy, stating:

"We know of course theirs (Celtic's) is a small renovation with a few details and they can build on their core. We have a big rebuild; so let us first make a good foundation on this rebuild of our house and let us build our house for the next couple of weeks to make it stronger than it was six months ago."

Clement's focus also includes addressing the injury concerns that plagued their squad last season. He reassured fans that improvements are underway:

"We've had a few minor muscle things but nothing major, so that's a big step forward... This is not the end of the pre-season for them. The next two or three months will also be crucial to make them stronger and better."

Uncertain Future for Todd Cantwell

Meanwhile, Todd Cantwell has submitted a transfer request, although Clement remains optimistic, suggesting that Cantwell still has the option to reconsider his position. Currently, he is training with the B team until a resolution is reached.

Scottish Premiership Broadcast on Sky Sports

Fans can look forward to enhanced coverage of the Scottish Premiership on Sky Sports, which will feature:

• Up to 60 live games from the Scottish Premiership from 2024/25.
• A dedicated round-up of the cinch Premiership weekly on Sky Sports Football.
• Comprehensive news coverage on Sky Sports News.
• Specialized Scottish football content on social media under @ScotlandSky.

Transfer Window Details

The 2024 summer transfer window is currently open and will close on August 30 at 11 PM UK time. This year, the Premier League and Scottish Premiership have aligned their Deadline Day with other European leagues to ensure synchronized closing dates.

Conclusion

As Rangers embark on this pivotal moment in their football history, both the management and supporters are eagerly anticipating a strengthened squad capable of competing at the highest level again. For more updates, continue following the Scottish football scene on various Sky Sports platforms.