Rangers transfer round-up: Striker medical done, Dessers closer to exit
Rangers are involved in many incoming and outbound transfer rumours as the winter transfer window continues.
Philippe Clement has come under serious pressure this campaign with Patrick Stewart continuing to back the head coach at Ibrox.
If the hierarchy isn’t going to pull the sack trigger, the Light Blues need to make some moves in the transfer window to improve the squad before the window slams shut.
Ibrox News rounds up all the latest transfer news from Tuesday, 14 January.
Empoli to break delays to sign Cyriel Dessers
The Gers’ Nigerian forward is wanted by the Italian outfit who are keen to bolster their forward line before the transfer window closes.
Roberto D’Aversa wants reinforcements up front, with the Gers striker on their radar as a potential addition alongside Roma’s Eldor Shomurodov.
With that in mind, Empoli could end any delays to proceedings and bring the 30-year-old back to the Serie A [Corriere dello Sport].
Lyall Cameron contact update emerges
The Light Blues are yet to make contact with Dundee to sign the 22-year-old midfielder on a potential pre-contract agreement this winter [The Courier].
It has also been suggested that Scottish clubs notify each other when pre-contract offers are made, which lends itself to the idea that a move hasn’t yet been made by the Ibrox club.
Rangers unlikely to sign Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United
The 22-year-old looks as if a move to Govan will be off the table as a loan switch to Hull City looks set to be finalised with a medical held on Monday [The Athletic].
Philippe Clement’s side were keen on signing the former Wigan Athletic forward as attacking reinforcements are wanted at Ibrox for the second half of the season [Football League World, 11 December].
It now looks like the Gers have been dealt a fresh blow in the winter window as another target is missed out on.
Rangers set permanent transfer demands for Rabbi Matondo
The Light Blues have set their demands for the future sale of the Wales international ahead of a loan move in January [Rangers News].
A temporary switch has been sanctioned by Clement and Co. who want at least £2million in the summer from a permanent deal.
Serie A sides Torino and Lecce have both shown an interest in the 24-year-old who has struggled for minutes this season due to various injury concerns.
In other Rangers news, Cammy Bell has shared his Clement frustration after the disappointing thing he saw against St Johnstone.
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