£8.5m Rangers Star Tipped To Drive Title Challenge: How Can They Get The Most Out Of Him?

£8.5m Rangers Star Tipped To Drive Title Challenge: How Can They Get The Most Out Of Him? Rangers have received a strong early endorsement for Minsu Kim after his bright start at Ibrox, with former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady praising the 20-year-old’s influence. Ibrox News reported McGeady’s comments on the Open Goal podcast after Kim helped create the winning moment against Celtic at Parkhead. Kim did not score or assist, yet his 20-yard effort forced Viljami Sinisalo into a parry, allowing Ryan Naderi to finish the rebound in the 33rd minute. Rangers won 1-0, following their 3-0 League Cup victory over Celtic a week earlier. McGeady praised Kim’s energy, passing and movement, saying he sees “more energy” with Kim and Kevin Kelsy involved. He praised the winger’s awareness of overlaps and clever slip passes. McGeady said: “I think Rangers will be alright because I see a difference with Minsu [and Kevin Kelsy], more energy. Minsu is dynamic, gets on the ball, plays nice passes “See when he took the ball for the one that got cleared off the line, and Kelsy is at the back post? “It’s even just the thought of knowing the overlap is coming, and the wee slip ball. Just clever, intelligent players, so that’s why I think they’ll be alright.” Rangers paid a reported £8.5m for Kim from Girona in August, on a four-year contract with an option for another year. He scored six goals and supplied four assists in 40 appearances for Andorra last season. How can Rangers get more from Minsu Kim? GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Kim Minsu of Rangers is seen during the Rangers v Celtic – Premier Sports Cup match at Ibrox Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) McGeady’s praise makes sense, but Kim’s numbers suggest another step remains. His six starts and 492 minutes show McInnes trusts him in demanding matches, while 16 successful dribbles from 25 attempts give Rangers a useful way to break defensive lines. The issue sits closer to the box. Kim has yet to score or assist for Rangers, so his attacking work needs greater end product. Against Celtic, his shot created Naderi’s goal, but he later dragged another effort wide. That sequence sums up the promise and unfinished side of his game. McInnes could bring Kim closer to goal by asking the right-back to hold width and overlap. That would give Kim more room in the right half-space, where his passing can connect with Kelsy. His reported 83% final-third passing accuracy supports that idea, while his 64% dribble success rate could become more valuable in central positions. The move would change Kim from a winger who attacks space outside into an inside-forward who arrives nearer the striker. It could conserve energy, create shorter combinations and give him more chances to shoot. Physical adaptation still matters. Scottish football brings heavier contact and crowded central battles, so Kim may need time to adjust. Yet his technical base, pace and willingness to attack defenders give McInnes plenty to work with. Rangers have seen the first signs against Celtic; now those moments need to become regular goals and assists for Rangers this season.