Ridvan Yilmaz transfer: Rangers twist emerges ahead of new deadline
Rangers have been handed a fresh twist in the Ridvan Yilmaz transfer saga ahead of the Turkish window deadline.
The left-back has been linked with a move away from Ibrox, with the transfer window in Turkey open until 11 February.
Galatasaray and Besiktas have had Yilmaz on their radar in recent weeks as a return to his homeland is being pushed [Taka Gazete].
Philippe Clement’s future at Ibrox is uncertain as well, and it will be an interesting 24 hours ahead at the Glaswegian outfit.
Ridvan Yilmaz makes Rangers transfer decision
Yilmaz isn’t keen on leaving the Light Blues in the coming hours to go back to Turkey, according to Aksam Spor.
The news outlet reports (10 February) that the left-back has no intention of parting ways with the Bears mid-season.
Galatasaray and Besiktas have been closely monitoring the defender, but he has shut the door on a potential exit from the Gers.
The 23-year-old has a contract until 2027 at Ibrox.
Ridvan Yilmaz influence to grow at Ibrox
Jefte’s defending in the defeat against Queen’s Park was shocking as Sebastian Drozd scored in their 1-0 Scottish Cup victory.
The Light Blues were eliminated from the competition after their loss at home on Sunday despite playing a relatively strong lineup.
Clement replaced Ianis Hagi with Yilmaz off the bench, which has not gone down well with most of the supporters as he forced a substitution.
But the Turkish national has played a similar role in some of the previous fixtures due to his versatility.
The left-back also featured heavily on the right-hand side of defence while James Tavernier was recovering from an injury.
It goes to show the importance of the 23-year-old in the squad, but the Light Blues may as well sell him if they won’t start him, now that they have nothing to play for domestically.
Jefte has been linked with Chelsea, though, and the Brazilian defender could be heading for the exit come the summer [Chris Jack].
While Yilmaz hasn’t been afforded regular game time in his natural position this season, the possible departures in the coming months could change things for him.