Michael Beale has been told to exploit Dujon Sterling's pace and versatility - as the Rangers boss is told to sort out the futures of three stars.
The right-back is the club's second summer transfer window arrival after Kieran Dowell, as a major rebuild commences in a bid to win back Premiership supremacy. Ibrox favourite Alex Rae was Reading assistant boss during the right-back's loan spell at Stoke from Chelsea last season and knows what his former club have at their disposal.
But with Glen Kamara and Borna Barisic having a year left on their deals alongside John Lundstram, Rae wants Rangers to avoid a situation like they did this term when Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent left for nothing. He told the Sunday Post of a busy summer ahead for Beale: "I'm pleased Michael Beale is getting his work done early - and has already been dubbed the new Calvin Bassey. It's vital to shape up the first- team squad as quickly as possible. I like the fact Dujon Sterling has been brought in.