Andy Halliday predicted on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard that Kemar Roofe is set to depart Rangers this summer and will not be starting ahead of Cyriel Dessers moving forward. Expressing his views on the broadcast, the former Ibrox midfielder endorsed Dessers as the top striker in Philippe Clement’s squad, despite acknowledging his tendency to miss opportunities. Halliday raised doubts about Roofe’s perceived quality due to his recurring fitness issues and suggested that an extension to his expiring contract is unlikely.

Halliday emphasized, “Dessers will be taking the field this weekend and beyond, as he currently stands as the most effective striker in the Rangers lineup, in my opinion.” When questioned about Roofe, Halliday questioned the evidence supporting Roofe’s reputation and highlighted his inconsistent playing time due to injuries.

Regarding Roofe’s potential departure, Halliday mentioned, “It’s pretty clear that he’ll be leaving. While Roofe has shown glimpses of talent, his fitness challenges and potentially high wages make his future uncertain.”

Acknowledging Roofe’s scoring prowess compared to Dessers, Halliday hinted at a possible pay-as-you-play option for Roofe due to his injury record. As discussions continue on potential striking options for Rangers, it is speculated that both Roofe and another injury-prone player could be on their way out, paving the way for Dessers to secure a more prominent role in the squad.

While Roofe’s departure seems imminent, Dessers, only in his first season with Rangers, could potentially become a reliable choice under Clement’s management, with the club possibly seeking a primary goal scorer in the upcoming transfer window. Dessers’ knack for being in scoring positions, albeit with occasional misses, may solidify his place in the team as the season progresses, contingent on the team’s results and his overall impact on the field.

There is a strong belief that Lawrence Shankland from Hearts could have made a crucial difference, potentially leading to an early title win for Rangers before. However, with their margin for error now reduced, Rangers will need to put in extra effort to reclaim the league title before a busy summer unfolds.