Five things Rangers fans should know about new signing Eros Grezda

Eros Grezka looks set to be Steven Gerrard's 13th signing

Rangers have completed the signing of Albanian international Eroz Grezda from Croatian outfit NK Osijek. We took a look at what Rangers fans can expect from their new recruit.

Rangers in talks over Osijek star as Steven Gerrard eyes 13th signing

Murphy's replacement

With Jamie Murphy ruled out for the rest of the season, Rangers boss Steven Gerrard admitted that this squad was looking "a bit thin".

Eros Grezda, however, will beef up Rangers' options in attack and serve as a direct replacement for the winger who scored five goals in 19 appearances last season. Grezda earned a similar return for NK Osijek in the Croatian top tier, racking up five goals in 26 league appearances.

During a three season spell at Lokomotiva Zagreb he managed 14 goals in 59 appearances.

Inside forward

Grezda is capable of playing on both the right and left flanks, though was predominantly deployed on the right during his latest spell with NK Osijek.

The Albanian operates as an inside forward opting to cut inside and take on opponents - last season he made 205 dribbles, the second most in Croatian league, but completed just 66 crosses. Though he prefers to shoot with his right foot, he is also adept with his weaker left.

Some fans will be reminded of former Rangers starlet Vladimir Weiss who boasted similar traits.

Out injured

Eros Grezda didn't take to the pitch during Rangers' two legged tie against NK Osijek earlier this Summer.

And it's just as well.