The Scotsman

Ibrox boss expects ‘crazy’ moves

- By JON BALL

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhors­t is bracing himself for “crazy things” to happen before the transfer window closes.

The Dutchman has added seven players to his squad this summer, while departures have included Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey.

Ahead of today’s Premiershi­p game against Hibs at Easter Road, Van B ron ck horst considered the possibilit­y of more players coming in or going out the door. He told Sky Sports Scotland: “It’s the transfer window and you’re never sure, but you have to be prepared.

“Especially when you get to the latter stages of the window, crazy things will happen, we’ve seen that everywhere and in the last windows as well.

“It’s important to be prepared, but so far nothing is happening with ins or outs.”

Van Bronckhors­t is “very pleased” with the form of new signing Antonio Colak, who joined from PAOK.

The Croatia striker has scored in each of his last four games and is currently keeping Colombia striker Alfredo Morelos on the bench. The former Feyenoord boss said: “It’s obviously a good start for him and i think he’ s settling in really quickly. He’s giving us important goals.

“You always want that from your strikers, so I’m really happy with his performanc­es.

“All the new players have settled in well and fit into our style of play, so we just need to continue developing them and ensure performanc­esbecome stronger and stronger.

“We can pick so many players that can start games and that' s the kind of competitio­n you want.”

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