Philippe Clement reveals Rangers in Champions League would make 'world of difference' to his transfer funds
dailyrecord.co.ukPhilippe Clement admits a £40million Champions League jackpot will help fund his Rangers rebuild.The Ibrox gaffer is in the midst of trying to overhaul his squad ahead the transfer window closing on August 31.
He’s already signed nine new players but wants more before the deadline - with several stars also on their way out. But while he attempts a revamp, the Belgian has to try and navigate two Champions League qualifying ties which could boost his budget massively.If Rangers can see off Dynamo Kiev and then either FC Twente or RB Salzburg in the play-off round, Clement would have just four days for a late splurge.
And the Gers boss says their Euro fate will have a huge impact on what he’s able to do in the transfer market. Ahead of the first-leg against Dynamo in Lublin, Clement said: “Of course, it would make a big world of difference.“But you can’t count on that.
It's a long road to take. It's four really important games that you need to win or to qualify in. “So it's a big road. Let's focus now on the first leg and to get a good result towards the second.
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