View: Rangers could plan pre-contract agreement with Siriki Dembele
Rangers-linked Siriki Dembele is set to remain at Peterborough for the remainder of the season, according to the Daily Record.
The Posh have reportedly rejected two bids from Bournemouth for the 25-year-old as they look to avoid relegation from the Championship.
This has opened the door for the Gers to swoop in with a pre-contract agreement for the attacker with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
Contract brawl pending
The Ivorian-born Scottish professional could be a great addition to the Ibrox outfit.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst could do with some fresh legs in attack come to the end of the season.
Alfredo Morelos has been very good for the most part of the season but having a backup striker could really help him.
Not only would it give him a rest when he needs it, but it could spur the Columbian on to perform even better for the Bears with competition for the position giving him that extra incentive to perform.
Despite not playing towards the end of his time in Scotland, the departure of Jermaine Defoe opens up room in the squad and on the Gers wage bill for another attacker.
His versatility could be something that is utilised by van Bronckhorst. Dembele can play on the wing or upfront, key areas of the pitch for Rangers.
They will face competition for the 25-year-old with several clubs including Celtic keen on him. Cooping him over the Gers’ Glaswegian rivals could be a huge boost in next season’s fight for the title.
In other Bears news, Rangers goalkeeper Jon Mclaughlin close to penning new deal at Ibrox – report.