Derek McInnes has overseen a major rebuild at Rangers during his first summer in charge, with the Ibrox club bringing in 14 new first-team players before the transfer window closed.
The scale of the overhaul inevitably meant some players would take longer than others to settle, while injuries and fierce competition for places have also influenced the early returns.
With the season now well underway, here is our ranking of Rangers' summer arrivals from No.14 to No.1, based on their performances and impact so far.
14 – Kosta Nedeljkovic – 3/10
Nedeljkovic arrived from Aston Villa on loan with an option to buy and was expected to be Derek McInnes' first-choice right-back following the summer departure of long-serving captain James Tavernier.
However, things have not gone according to plan for the Serbian.
He has made just two Premiership appearances and only one league start, with Dujon Sterling firmly ahead of him in the pecking order. His sole start came in the 2-1 victory over Falkirk, where he unfortunately scored an own goal.
An injury has subsequently kept him out of contention but there is still plenty of time for the 20-year-old to turn his Rangers career around, but with Sterling performing well and the Serbian having struggled for minutes, it has been a difficult opening spell, albeit not a disaster.
13 – Ross McCrorie – 4/10
McCrorie returned to Rangers for a second spell after establishing himself in English football with Bristol City.
His reunion with McInnes was one of the more intriguing aspects of his return, given the manager's long-standing admiration for the Scotland international dating back to their Aberdeen days.
McInnes has previously described McCrorie as an “absolute dream of a boy” and a “Rolls-Royce”, while also praising the midfielder-turned-defender's decision to leave Rangers previously in search of regular first-team football.
Yet, despite that relationship, opportunities have been limited.
McCrorie has played just 69 Premiership minutes so far, with Dujon Sterling's form at right-back and the emergence of Olwethu Makhanya and Emmanuel Fernandez at centre-back making it difficult for him to earn minutes, and he has been average when he has taken to the pitch.
He did, however, provide a crucial assist for Lawrence Shankland in the away victory over Falkirk, showing there is still something to offer when called upon.
12 – Daisuke Yokota – 4/10
Yokota arrived from Hannover 96 for an initial £2.75m plus add-ons after scoring five goals and providing four assists in Germany's second tier last season.
There were encouraging early flashes, including assists against Jagiellonia and St Mirren, but consistency has been harder to find.
The Japanese winger has made only limited league appearances and has struggled to nail down a regular place in a Rangers attack containing significant competition for places.
An injury has now ruled him out for several months, meaning his first season at Ibrox has already hit a significant roadblock.
There is plenty of ability there, but Rangers need to see it more regularly when he returns.
11 – Ben Godfrey – 5/10
Godfrey began his Rangers career alongside Emmanuel Fernandez in the opening-day draw against Dundee United at Tannadice, only to suffer an injury before he could make much of an impression.
The former England international has since found regular starts difficult to come by, with Makhanya and Fernandez forming McInnes' preferred central defensive partnership.
His role has instead increasingly been that of an experienced option from the bench, particularly when Rangers are protecting narrow leads.
He has only played 83 Premiership minutes, but his experience remains useful to McInnes, particularly during the latter stages of tight matches.
It has not been the impact many expected from a player of his pedigree, but there is still time for that to change.
10 – Vanja Dragojevic – 6/10
The Serbian midfielder arrived with considerable expectations as captain of Partizan Belgrade, following his move to Ibrox and has shown enough to suggest there is a player in there.
However, his opportunities have been limited. Dragojevic has played only 45 Premiership minutes, with McInnes preferring the likes of Dan Neil, Nicolas Raskin and Cammy Devlin in the midfield engine room, with even Tochi Chukwuani recently preferred from the bench.
His two appearances in the Conference League have given him additional minutes, and his physical presence could become increasingly valuable as the season progresses. He also netted a stunning goal against St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup.
For now, though, this is one of the more difficult signings to properly judge.
9 – Badredine Bouanani – N/A
It is simply too early to give Bouanani a meaningful rating.
The Algeria international joined Rangers from Stuttgart on deadline day on a season-long loan, with the deal forming part of McInnes' final push to add attacking quality to his squad.
He has made two substitute appearances so far, totalling 78 Premiership minutes, including appearances in both of Rangers' opening Old Firm encounters of the campaign.
There have been encouraging glimpses, but Rangers supporters have not yet seen enough to make a proper assessment but he mentally handled such daunting first outings well despite not providing too much offensively.
8 – Cammy Devlin – 6/10
Devlin arrived from Hearts on a free transfer after his contract expired, reuniting with McInnes after their time together in Scottish football.
The Australian midfielder brings energy, aggression and an ability to cover ground, although his Rangers start was disrupted by a red card against Jagiellonia.
That is something he will have to work hard to overcome in the eyes of supporters.
He has nevertheless recovered reasonably well in subsequent appearances and has shown why McInnes wanted him.
With six Premiership appearances already under his belt, Devlin is becoming a useful part of the midfield rotation, particularly off the bench.
7 – Kim Min-Su – 7/10
Kim Min-Su was one of the more intriguing additions of the summer, arriving from Girona as part of Rangers' attempt to add younger attacking quality to the squad.
The South Korean has been used predominantly in an attacking midfield role rather than simply being deployed from his more familiar wide position.
He has already shown flashes of creativity and technical quality and has featured regularly enough to suggest McInnes has faith in him.
He has earned himself a first South Korea call up due to his early form in Govan.
There is still plenty of development to come, but his early performances have offered encouragement.
He has played 323 Premiership minutes across five appearances, and while he is yet to register his first Gers goal, supporters can see it is coming and when it does, it will be the first of many.
6 – Lawrence Shankland – 7/10
Perhaps the most anticipated free transfer of recent times.
Shankland arrived from Hearts with a reputation for scoring goals in Scottish football and immediately became one of the focal points of McInnes' new-look Rangers side.
The Scotland international has made five league appearances and scored important goals, although his progress has been interrupted by a hamstring injury suffered against Motherwell.
That injury came after only seven minutes and is a significant blow given how heavily Rangers were relying on him following Youssef Chermiti's ACL injury.
However, despite a very slow start, the new Ibrox captain sprung into life, netting three goals in the two games prior to his injury, gaining McInnes a vital six points against Falkirk and Aberdeen after European humiliation to Jablonec.
5 – Kevin Kelsy – 8/10
Kelsy only arrived on deadline day, meaning there was always going to be a period of adjustment.
But the Venezuelan has already given Rangers supporters plenty of reason to be excited.
The striker joined from Portland Timbers for a reported £9.5 million, signing an initial four-year contract with an option for a further year.
He arrived with an impressive record from his time in MLS, where he scored 19 goals and registered five assists in 63 appearances.
His physicality, movement and willingness to attack defenders have given Rangers another dimension up front, and netting on his Old Firm debut has made him an immediate hit with the Ibrox faithful.
With Shankland and Chermiti currently injured, Kelsy's importance is only increasing.
4 – Ivor Pandur – 9/10
Pandur has arguably been one of the easiest summer signings to assess.
He arrived from Hull City following the unusual goalkeeper swap that saw Jack Butland move in the opposite direction, and he quickly established himself as Rangers' first choice.
The Croatian has started every Premiership game, playing all 630 available league minutes.
More importantly, he has brought a sense of stability to the position.
His shot-stopping has been impressive, while his willingness to command his penalty area has also stood out.
Rangers have had their defensive problems at times, particularly in the opening weeks, but Pandur has consistently given them a chance to stay in games.
For a goalkeeper arriving to replace an established Rangers No.1, the Croatian international has handled the pressure extremely well.
3 – James Penrice – 9/10
Penrice arrived on loan from AEK Athens and initially looked like a solid backup option.
An injury to Tuur Rommens changed that and Penrice has taken his chance spectacularly.
He has now established himself as McInnes' first-choice left-back and has played 418 Premiership minutes across five appearances.
His performances have combined defensive reliability with a willingness to get forward, and supporters have quickly taken to his energetic style.
For a player who arrived on loan and was not necessarily expected to be first choice, Penrice has made a compelling early case for a permanent deal.
2 – Dan Neil – 9/10
Neil's Rangers career did not begin without criticism.
The midfielder arrived from Sunderland on a free transfer having captained the club in the Championship, but there were early doubts from sections of the support about whether he could make the step up, with early comparisons to former Ibrox flop Joe Rothwell.
Those doubts have rapidly disappeared.
Neil has become one of McInnes' most important midfielders, bringing composure, passing range and an impressive ability to dictate the tempo of games.
He has played 397 Premiership minutes and has increasingly looked comfortable alongside Raskin.
His performances have also won over supporters who were initially unconvinced, a stunning double against Celtic at Ibrox followed up by a dominant display at Celtic Park has made him a firm favourite, and a worthy wearer of the captains armband in Shankland’s absence.
Former Rangers striker Peter Lovenkrands praised Neil's performance against Celtic, saying he “ran the show from the start”.
A free transfer already looking like an important piece of the rebuild.
1 – Olwethu Makhanya – 10/10
If there is one signing who has exceeded expectations more than any other, it is Makhanya.
The South African centre-back arrived from Philadelphia Union for around £3 million and signed a four-year contract, with Rangers holding an option for another 12 months.
Few could have predicted just how quickly he would establish himself.
Makhanya has become a mainstay of McInnes' defence alongside Emmanuel Fernandez, playing 540 Premiership minutes from six appearances.
His composure has been particularly impressive. Rather than looking like a young defender adjusting to a new country and a new level of pressure, Makhanya has looked remarkably assured.
That has certainly been noticed by Rangers supporters.
He has been composed, physical, aggressive when required and remarkably consistent for a 22-year-old arriving from MLS.
For a Rangers team undergoing such a dramatic rebuild, having a centre-back settle so quickly is invaluable.
Verdict
Fourteen signings in one summer were always going to produce a mixed bag of early results.
Some players have barely had enough football to be properly assessed, while injuries have disrupted the progress of others.
But the early returns from Pandur, Penrice, Neil and particularly Makhanya have provided McInnes with a strong foundation.
The most encouraging aspect may be that several of the players who have started slowly are still young enough, or experienced enough in the right areas, to improve considerably as the season develops.
With such a significant rebuild taking place at Ibrox, the first few months were always going to be about discovering which of McInnes' new arrivals could handle the demands of Rangers.
So far, Makhanya, Neil, Penrice and Pandur have provided some very promising answers.
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