Rangers Urged to Offload £3.5m Midfielder as New Era Under 49ers Looms

Rangers Urged to Offload £3.5m Midfielder as New Era Under 49ers Looms

As Rangers prepare to usher in a new chapter under the stewardship of Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises, early decisions on the squad’s composition are already under the microscope — and one player has come under immediate scrutiny: Nedim Bajrami.

With Russell Martin on the verge of being named the club’s next permanent manager, the incoming regime is expected to begin clearing out underperforming players to make way for fresh faces more aligned with their vision. Among those likely to face the axe is Bajrami, whose underwhelming debut season at Ibrox has raised questions about his future.

Despite arriving last summer with high expectations and a transfer fee of £3.5 million, the 26-year-old Albanian international has failed to cement a regular starting role. Bajrami featured 28 times in the Scottish Premiership during the 2024/25 campaign, but most of those appearances came from the bench. His limited impact — just two goals and one assist — has left fans and pundits alike unimpressed, especially considering the financial outlay involved in bringing him to Glasgow.

Club legend and pundit Kris Boyd didn’t mince words while sharing his opinion on the *Go Ballistic* podcast, urging the club to move Bajrami on. Boyd argued that the midfielder hasn’t done nearly enough to justify his price tag or earn a consistent place in the team, pointing to a lack of urgency and output during both matches and training.

Boyd stated, “When you spend £3.5 million, you expect more than two goals and one assist. And there’s a reason he’s not starting — he hasn’t done enough in training to change that narrative.”

With interest reportedly growing in Bajrami from other clubs, the decision to cash in on the midfielder could come easily for Rangers’ new hierarchy. Selling him would not only generate funds but also create space in the squad for players capable of delivering consistent, high-level performances — something crucial as the club looks to reclaim domestic and European competitiveness.

Ultimately, as the 49ers back their incoming manager with resources and authority to reshape the squad, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Bajrami may not feature in Rangers’ future plans. Cutting ties now could be a necessary step toward building a more dynamic, results-driven team.