Agreement reached with Ridvan Yilmaz over January exit as late Rangers negotiation update emerges
Galatasaray have reached an agreement with Ridvan Yilmaz but negotiations over a January transfer have not developed positively with Rangers, according to Süleyman Rodop.
The Ajans 1905 journalist reported via X on Wednesday (24 January) that the 22-year-old left-back has agreed terms with the Turkish giants to move away from Ibrox this month, but talks have not progressed with Rangers.
Philippe Clement’s side are understood to be locked in fierce negotiations with Galatasaray as the Turkish giants look to complete a move which will see them sign Yilmaz on an initial loan deal with an option to buy [Fanatik, 24 January].
Discussing the deal on X, Rodop wrote: “Galatasaray has reached an agreement with Rıdvan Yılmaz. However, there is no positive development yet in the negotiation with Rangers.”
No moving
It has been clear throughout this ever-changing transfer saga that Rangers are unwilling to drop too far below their asking price for Yilmaz and will only allow a deal to be completed if it is on their preferred terms.
Clement isn’t blessed with a huge amount of left-back options at Ibrox currently, with Yilmaz and Borna Barisic the only naturals in that position and with the Croatian’s contract up come the end of the season, he won’t want to lose them both within six months.
However, should Galatasaray actually match the Gers’ demands, they will likely be willing to allow the Turkish defender to leave this month, but they are under little to no pressure to push for this move to be completed.
If Yilmaz has reached an agreement of personal terms, that could well see a deal be completed sooner than initially expected, but at the moment, it doesn’t appear as though either side is particularly willing to negotiate to get it over the line.
In other Rangers news, the Gers have reportedly made contact with FC Twente over the potential signing of Gjis Smal
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