Ibrox View: Rangers' pursuit of 13 g/a star paints grim picture of internal thoughts on Skov Olsen

Rangers may be planning for life after Andreas Skov Olsen amid the latest links to Motherwell’s Elijah Just.

The Bears brought Skov Olsen to Ibrox in the winter transfer window, and have the option to make his move permanent for £8.6million.

The jury is out on the versatile forward, and though his technical ability is evident, Gers fans have still been left dissapointed with his impact so far.

Like Skov Olsen, Just can play on the right or in central attacking positions, which, given the former’s performances, could be very telling on what the 49ers think of the situation.

Rangers may go against signing Skov Olsen permanently, and if they do, Just could be the perfect contingency plan.

Not all hope is lost for Andreas Skov Olsen; here’s why

Rangers are continuing to monitor Just, but there is no guarantee they will make a summer move. However, should the wide man keep performing, it may tempt the 49ers to do so.

As highlighted by Sofascore, Just has an average rating of 7.17 in the Scottish Premiership.

But the fact that the Bears may only make a move if he keeps performing suggests they still have hope for Skov Olsen to come good.

The Dane has played at a better level than Just, and arguably has a higher ceiling than the Motherwell star, but the 49ers need to have plans in place if he doesn’t start to produce soon.

Rangers would also face a battle against their Old Firm rivals to land the New Zealand man.

Elijah Just vs Skov Olsen: Stats comparison

As mentioned earlier, Skov Olsen’s skill is undeniable, but he may be finding it hard to adapt to Scottish football.

Unlike many other foreign signings that the Gers have made in recent times, he doesn’t have the luxury of time on his side to settle in, especially considering that Danny Rohl’s side are aiming to win the league title.

• Skov Olsen has an average Sofascore rating of 7.06
• Just completes 1.4 dribbles per game
• Skov Olsen only completes 0.7

Just has 13 goals and assists to his name in the Scottish Premiership this season, but other underlying data is also important.

Skov Olsen’s overall rating for the season is only 0.11 less than what Just’s is. However, a main criticism of his game is his lack of tendency to take full-backs on, something which Just loves to do.

It will be an important summer decision for the Rangers to make, and it doesn’t currently favour Skov Olsen.

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