Kemar Roofe can get a head start on any new striker signings for Michael Beale if he fights his way back to full fitness.
Rangers are in the hunt for attacking duo Sam Lammers and Cyriel Dessers. But former Ibrox hitman Kevin Drinkell is adamant Roofe’s proven track record at Ibrox can see him best placed for first crack at being top gun. The injury-plagued 30-year-old has had limited opportunities to shine for Beale.
Having scorched to 35 goals in his opening two campaigns at the club after being signed by Steven Gerrard, the Jamaican international endured a desperate 2022/23 term. Hammered by a succession of fitness issues, Roofe managed just six games and two goals. After returning from a long lay-off to bag the Viaplay Cup semi-final winner against Aberdeen, the former Leeds ace suffered a shoulder problem. Roofe then sustained a hip injury which required him to go for surgery.
