Barry Ferguson reckons Rangers will need as many as TEN new summer signings as he summed up his Celtic derby day feelings in two words.
The Light Blues will end the season without silverware following defeat to Ange Postecoglou's men at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-final. Jota was the hero on the day as he headed home after the Hoops stayed sharp to capitalise on an error from Michael Beale's men at the national stadium. The defeat left legendary skipper and club hero Ferguson both 'frustrated and disappointed' as his former club gets set for a big summer.
Ferguson had previously stated his old side would need up to five players during the transfer window but he now admits it will need to be DOUBLE that number. The likes of Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent looked to be heading for the exit door while a number of other players like Allan McGregor, Steven Davis, Filip Helander, Scott Arfield and Ryan Jack are also out of contract come the end of the season.
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Speaking on The Go Radio Football Show, the Rangers hero said: "It's the same thing we say after the last few Old Firm games - frustrated, disappointed.
"And now Michael Beale has got five games to have a look at probably players who have not had a lot of game time and see who are the ones going to carry on into next season. Then going into next season, it's a big summer for Rangers.
"I've maintained change is needed, there's a lot of surgery needed to this squad. And I said four or five players, but now I'm looking at double that. So it's going to be a big summer ahead for Rangers.
"I think there's change needed, no doubt about it."
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