Reflecting on Gers' capture on-loan of Valencia prospect Aaron Niguez, Novo told the Sunday Mail: "I'm pleased about that - now I'm not the only 'wee man' at Ibrox.

"Seriously, he looks sharp considering he's not had as much pre-season training as the rest of the squad.

"He'll be a good signing - he's a young talent, a youth international who has played for Valencia and gained experience on loan at other clubs in Europe and moving here can only help him further."

Novo added: "There are a lot of players at clubs like Valencia, Barcelona and Real Madrid who they hope can do well on loan before bringing them back.

"At Real Madrid for example, it's scary. They have about half their squad out on loan at other clubs in Spain.

"But it's good. It helps the young boys and eventually the club itself and Aaron can do well for us."