View: Clement to have had one eye on Chelsea clash amid Rangers target development

Rangers manager Philippe Clement will have had one eye on Carney Chukwuemeka after he was named in the Chelsea starting line-up to play Astana on Thursday.

The England Under-21 international has been looked at by the Gers on a potential January deal as they look to bolster their midfield options.

The 21-year-old could complete a move to Ibrox at the perfect time as Clement’s side has gone eight games without defeat.

Despite looking ahead to a Europa League clash against Tottenham on Thursday night (12 December), the Belgian manager will have seen Chelsea win 3-1 in Khazakstan, with Chukwuekmeka playing 67 minutes.

Philippe Clement to have one eye on Carney Chukwuemeka at Rangers

Preparations will be well underway in Govan ahead of welcoming the North London outfit to Ibrox but it makes sense to have one eye on potential transfer targets.

Chukwuemeka has been linked with a move ahead of the January window and has finally been handed a chance to prove himself by Enzo Maresca.

The ex-Aston Villa youngster was named in the Blues’ starting XI, for the first time since October, in the Conference League clash away to Astana in a very youthful squad.

The Englishman started alongside Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in what could prove to be his final appearance in a Chelsea shirt.

His showing in Kazakhstan could prove to be enough to tempt Clement into making a winter move for the midfielder to add to his squad.

Despite a general lack of game time in the past six months, there is no doubt that he possesses qualities which could shine in the Scottish Premiership.

The Gers will be happy to see him featuring for his current club ahead of a potential move up North and across the boarder.

In other Rangers news, Barry Ferguson has shared his concern over a defender ahead of the Tottenham clash.

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