Jhon Arias can prove his worth to the Rangers in the biggest game of his career.
After a successful first month in charge at Rangers, Philippe Clement will undoubtedly have one eye on the January transfer window.
With injuries already ravaging his squad, the Belgian has been forced to perform with a makeshift squad, but it exploded into life last time out with a 5-0 win over Dundee.
Despite its dominance, the final third is likely to have the most questions surrounding it, with attackers likely to be targeted in the window.
Fluminense attacking midfielder Jhon Arias has already been linked with a move to Glasgow from South America [TeamTalk, 31 October].
The Colombian international can play as a playmaker through the middle, but also out wide if necessary, and is attracting the attention of top-tier English clubs.
Arias has been scouted by Rangers officials and will play in what has been described as the biggest game of his career against Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday, November 4th.
Demonstrate it.
To put this in perspective, this is the South American equivalent of the Champions League, which Fluminense has never won, with Boca winning it six times.
Imagine Arias being able to be a big part of his team making history in front of many interested scouts ahead of the window.
This kind of pressure, without a doubt, is ideal for him to demonstrate that he can handle the boiling bot of Ibrox every week, as well as the demand to win silverware.
Arias could earn a move to Rangers with another strong performance, with the possibility of being made available in the January transfer window.
This is one to keep an eye on over the next 48 hours, with Arias possibly being the first name through the door under Clement’s management.
