Michael Beale has stressed that he is only interested in recruiting quality players who can benefit Rangers in the long term.

Thoughts were already turning to next season at Ibrox following failure to take all three points from a must-win clash with Celtic. Beale admitted the title is now Celtic’s “to throw away” after a late equaliser from Kyogo Furuhashi denied Rangers a vital win and kept the gap between the teams at nine points.

The home side had recovered well after conceding an early goal from Daizen Maeda. Two quick goals after half-time from Ryan Kent and James Tavernier’s penalty put Rangers in sight of a win that would have cut Celtic’s lead to six points with still two more Old Firm games left. But Kyogo’s late leveller silenced Ibrox and had Beale, who was appointed just a few short weeks ago, contemplating the long-term future at the club. He all but conceded the title to Celtic afterwards.

Michael Beale outlines Rangers transfer plans in wake of Celtic draw after making admission over league title