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Kris Boyd names two Rangers problem positions needing strengthened as 49ers urged to sign ready-made stars The Light Blues lack depth in a number of areas according to the former striker Rangers icon Kris Boyd believes his old side need a new right back and a creative wide man - but not just your average joe in these areas. The former striker would like to see Chairman Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprise sign more ready-made individuals - who can be thrust straight into the starting XI. After two defeats and a draw to start the season, it’s fair to say that not all of the nine new additions have hit the ground running. Following the departure of former right back James Tavernier after 11 years of service, it was always going to be a challenging task to replace the skipper. Meanwhile, out wide, there has been a severe lack of creativity on show from the current crop of wingers. Rangers crying out for creativity on the flanks - Boyd Winger Findlay Curtis and Djeidi Gassama remain in the building from last season, while new signing Daisuke Yokota has looked sharp during his limited game time. However, Boyd believes they need to sort this out ahead of some upcoming mammoth European fixtures - and get players in who walk straight into the side. He told LiveFootballTickets: “I think there are still gaps in Rangers’ squad that need filling. “The chairman, Andrew Cavenagh, came out yesterday and said they’re looking at between three and five signings. For me, it has to be three or five signings that go into the starting lineup. I think Rangers have a bloated squad, you see that with the amount of players that have been left out on a match day. I think to strengthen, it needs to be starting 11 players. There is no doubt that the wide area is a problem for Rangers. I think the creativity at the top end of the pitch is something that Rangers are severely lacking in right now.” Right back also needs addressed So far, utility man Dujon Sterling has been deployed at right back alongside manager Derek McInnes first signing of the season Ross McCrorie. Clearly a position the club feel still needs strengthened, Aston Villa full back Kosta Nedeljkovic has been linked with a loan move. Boyd continued: “I also think they need a right back. “James Tavernier has moved on, Dujon Sterling is a good player, but he can't play every single game with his injury history, so Ross McCrorie came in. It may take time for these guys to settle, but for me, I think Rangers need to find a right back. They've been linked to Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa, so there is no doubt they're in the market for a right back, and there is no doubt that Rangers need creativity at the top end of the pitch.” The Scottish Football Social Club is presented by BetSBK.com | 18+ | Gamble Responsibly