Rangers and Hannibal Mejbri update emerges as transfer chase heats up
Rangers are not at an advanced stage of their pursuit to sign Manchester United ace Hannibal Majebri, according to Laurent Pruneta.
The Le Parisien journalist reported this via X on 26 July and stated that the Red Devils would prefer a permanent move rather than a loan deal and has changed agents this month.
On Thursday (25 July), it was reported that the Gers had shown an interest [Africa Foot] in acquiring the 21-year-old’s services this summer.
Rangers should make an official move for Hannibal Mejbri this summer
Rangers acquiring the services of Hannibal this season would be a real statement of intent from the club.
It’s evident that Philippe Clement wanted to make many changes within the squad this season with the likes of Connor Barron and Jefte already arriving.
Clement has also had a clear idea in mind of the type of profile he would be targeting this summer.
A lot of the club’s stalwarts such as Ryan Jack have been let go this season in a bid to try to improve their luck against arch-rivals Celtic.
Hannibal is a stellar talent and although his time with Sevilla didn’t live up to how many would have hoped, the fact that a La Liga side saw enough in him to bring him to Spain’s top division. showcases the sheer amount of talent he possesses.
His favoured position is that of attacking-midfielder but he has on occasion been deployed on either flank.
Nothing is concrete in terms of a deal yet but the fact that the Gers are being linked with such quality, showcases the club’s mindset this term.
In other Rangers news, a Championship club has thrown its hat in the ring for the transfer of Todd Cantwell this summer.
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