### Ally McCoist Makes Public Plea to Rangers: Sign Free Agent Emmanuel Dennis to Transform the Club
**By Grok Sports Desk | September 19, 2025**
In a passionate call that has ignited Ibrox faithful, Rangers legend Ally McCoist has publicly urged the club to swoop for free agent striker Emmanuel Dennis, hailing him as a game-changer who could reignite the Gers’ title charge.
Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast, the club’s all-time top scorer didn’t mince words. “Get Dennis in now,” McCoist declared. “He’s a proven goal machine, available on a free, and his pace and power could tear the Scottish Premiership apart. This isn’t just a signing—it’s the spark we need to challenge Celtic and push for Europe.”
Dennis, the 27-year-old Nigerian international, became a free agent after his Nottingham Forest contract expired this summer. His Forest stint was a mixed bag: explosive in the 2021-22 Premier League promotion push with eight goals in 24 starts, but hampered by injuries and inconsistency last season, where he netted just four times in limited minutes. Yet, his earlier exploits at Club Brugge—17 goals in 35 league games during a 2019-20 title win—showcase the raw talent McCoist craves.
For Rangers, struggling with a blunt attack under new boss Russell Martin, Dennis represents low-risk, high-reward. The Light Blues sit third in the Premiership after a shaky start, with Cyriel Dessers and Sam Lammers sharing just seven goals so far. Dennis’s versatility as a lone striker or wide forward, combined with his aerial prowess (he won 3.2 duels per game at Forest), could complement Danilo’s flair and provide the clinical edge missing in recent Old Firm derbies.
McCoist, who bagged 251 goals for Rangers during their 1980s-90s dominance, knows a transformative talent when he sees one. “We’ve got the squad spirit, but we need that X-factor,” he added. “Dennis idolizes the big stage—imagine him celebrating at Celtic Park. The board must act fast before MLS or Saudi clubs sniff around.”
Fans have rallied online, with #SignDennis trending on X. As transfer windows close, Rangers’ hierarchy faces pressure: ignore McCoist at their peril. In a season of flux post-liquidation recovery, Dennis could be the free hit that changes everything—reviving glory and silencing doubters.
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