Giovanni van Bronckhorst admits players like Ben Davies are a rarity, which is why he was identified as the perfect replacement for Calvin Bassey.
Davies became the Rangers ' sixth signing of the summer after making a £3million move from Liverpool. He was set to sign for rivals Celtic 18 months ago, but Jurgen Klopp swooped in ahead of them to land him from Preston North End as he sought to ease an Anfield defensive crisis.
He wasn't strictly needed in the end, as Davies failed to make a first team appearance for the Reds before being loaned out to Sheffield United last season. Now he finds himself on the blue side of Glasgow, arriving just as Bassey is set to complete a £19million move to Ajax. Finding a left-sided centre back who can cover at left back is easier said than done, which is why van Bronckhorst is so pleased with his latest bit of business.
