The Ibrox club want to sign a new left-back, central midfielder and striker to their squad ahead of the 2024-25 season.

It will be Philippe Clement’s first summer window in charge of the side after he succeeded Michael Beale in October 2023.

Gers are currently leading Celtic by two points at the top of the Scottish Premiership table and are on track to qualify for the Champions League next season when it changes format to the Swiss model.

As revealed by Football Insider, Champions League qualification would provide a £20million boost to the transfer budget at Rangers this summer.

It is understood that Rangers are targeting a new left-back because Borna Barisic is poised to leave the club this summer when his contract expires.

Philippe Clement sets sights on triple summer signing at Rangers

The future of Ridvan Yilmaz is also in doubt after he was heavily linked with an exit in the January window.

Rangers could also find themselves short in midfield with both Ryan Jack and John Lundstram out of contract in the summer.

Football Insider revealed on Monday (11 March) that talks with Lundstram over a new contract have stalled.

Kemar Roofe could also depart Ibrox as a free agent this summer when his deal expires, freeing up space in Clement’s squad to invest in a centre-forward.

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Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, former Gers and Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton insisted that the striker has been a major contributor to the recent success at Ibrox and understands what it means to play for the club.

The 21-year-old has found his first real success during his six-month loan spell at Ibrox since his mega-money move to Wolves in 2020.

Sources have told Football Insider (9 March) that Rangers hope Champions League qualification can help fund a permanent deal for Silva.

Fabio Silva would “want to stay” at Rangers

Hutton praised Silva’s “aggressive” display against Benfica on Thursday (7 March) and claimed he would be happy to secure a permanent switch from Molineux.

“I think he’s shown what he’s capable of,” he told Football Insider.

“He’s only going to get better as well.

“Since his big move to Wolves for big money, it’s not quite worked out.

“It was always going to take him time to bed in.

“He will have a massive feeling of love from the fans – they obviously love him.

“The manager loves him too.

“I saw a different side to him in the Benfica game.

“He looked really up for it and really aggressive.

“I know Portugal is where he started out and he wanted to show everyone what he’s capable of.

“The decider will be the fee, but he’s understood what it means to come to Rangers and he’s been a big part of their success.

“Of course, he’d want to stay.”

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The former Gers boss, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the Light Blues would find it difficult to rebuff an “incredible bid” from a Premier League side.

As revealed by Football Insider back in February, West Ham have been keeping tabs on the 22-year-old with a view to a possible transfer raid.

Meanwhile, the Telegraph (22 May) claim Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is keen to reunite with Bassey this summer.

McLeish admitted the defender’s “performance levels” warrant the growing interest in his signing.

He suggested Rangers may find it hard to keep hold of him if Premier League clubs do come calling.

McLeish told Football Insideer’s Russell Edge: “There do seem to be a lot of rumours. If there’s another incredible bid from down south, it’s difficult to stop that.

“He’s becoming a sought after component and rightly so with his performance levels. So much so there’s interest outside of Rangers who would obviously like to have him in their team. That country just happens to be over the border in England.

“They will also be aware that if someone comes in with a monstrous bid for him, it can help them recruit more players. Obviously, they would need to fill the void that he leaves and he’s proven to be a very versatile player.”

As revealed by Football Insider on Saturday (21 May), Rangers are preparing to offer Bassey a new contract with a “massive” pay hike.

His current deal at Ibrox runs until the summer of 2024.