The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Hyndman relishing fresh start after Gers loan move
rangers: USA international confident of hitting ground running
New Rangers signing Emerson Hyndman reckons he will be able to fit right in at Ibrox after completing his loan switch from Bournemouth.
The USA international midfielder has joined Gers until the end of the season after struggling to make his mark with the Cherries.
The 20-year-old joined Eddie Howe’s side in the summer after signing on a free transfer from Fulham.
But he has made just three cup appearances so far and has signed for Mark Warburton’s side in a bid to gain some much-needed action.
And he believes the similarities in style of play between the Premier League outfit and his new club will ensure he hits the ground running.
He told RangersTV: “I think the two clubs have similar styles which makes it an easy transition and all the boys have helped me out on my first day.
“The philosophy here is the same as Bournemouth in the way that they like to press but when they have the ball they like to keep it in attack.
“In that way it is very similar which will hopefully make my transition a lot easier.
“I got Eddie Howe’s input before I signed, he had no problems or worries with me coming here at all because he fully believes the manager here is very good and good with young players as well so he had no problems with handing me over to him.
“There were a lot of reasons I wanted to sign for Rangers, it is a massive club, they are fighting for Europe and there are good players here.”
Hyndman’s arrival is likely to be swiftly followed by another, with Warburton confident he can land Arsenal’s Jon Toral on another six-month loan deal.
Talks with Toral are ongoing but Gers are hoping to unveil the Spanish midfielder alongside Hyndman today.
The 21-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan with Granada but has returned to London after a frustrating stint in his homeland, making only six appearances for the La Liga side.