John Bennett appears to be starting off his tenure at Rangers by making questionable decisions regarding the club’s finances, particularly in light of the upcoming summer transfer window. After taking over the role from James Bisgrove, Bennett has wasted no time in restructuring the team, working alongside Philippe Clement and Nils Koppen.
One of Bennett’s initial moves was to offer Leon Balogun a one-year contract extension, a decision that may not pay off in the long run. Despite Balogun’s positive performances this season, many believe that Rangers should be focusing on bringing in younger talent, especially after missing out on promising young defender Jose Cordoba earlier in the year.
At 35 years old, Balogun’s extension raises concerns about the club’s defensive strategy moving forward. With an aging backline that includes players like Connor Goldson, Ben Davies, and James Tavernier, fans were hoping for a fresh start in defense to coincide with the anticipated summer rebuild.
Rangers’ loss of the Scottish Premiership title to Celtic was partly attributed to defensive injuries, and retaining an aging player like Balogun may not address the issues that plagued the team last season. As Bennett prepares for a busy transfer window, the decision to extend Balogun’s contract could prove to be a misstep that the club will regret in the near future.
