Rangers transfer round-up: Metinho next signing as £10m bid made
Rangers have some significant days ahead this transfer window, as incomings and outgoings are expected at Ibrox.
Lyall Cameron left Dundee to join the Gers on a pre-contract this summer, but he is unavailable right now due to injury.
Max Aarons completed a loan switch from Bournemouth to the Light Blues as Russell Martin looks to bolster his squad in the coming weeks.
The 39-year-old will take charge of his first competitive game at Ibrox against Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifier on 22 July, and the Glaswegian outfit may have done some major transfer business before then.
49ers Enterprises want Metinho at Rangers
Troyes midfielder Metinho is attracting interest from the Gers this summer, according to The Scottish Sun.
The news outlet reports (29 June) that 49ers Enterprises identified the Brazilian midfielder before the US consortium completed their takeover, and a switch to Ibrox is now on the cards.
It’s been claimed that the 22-year-old is on the Light Blues’ radar after his impressive spell on loan at Basel last season.
The Ligue 2 outfit are open to Metinho’s departure in the coming weeks, and hope to beat the Swiss champions to his signature.
Besiktas bid £10m for Mohamed Diomande transfer
Besiktas have made an initial bid of £10million for Diomande at the Glaswegian outfit, according to Fussballeuropa.
The news outlet reports (30 June) that the Super Lig outfit are looking to bolster their midfield and have identified the Ivory Coast international as a target.
It’s been claimed that the 23-year-old may be open to moving to Turkey in the ongoing transfer window, but it remains to be seen how the Bears respond to the offer.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes played |
| 54 | 6 | 9 | 4028 |
Samuel Ballet talks held by Rangers as transfer wanted
Rangers have held concrete talks to sign Samuel Ballet from Como this summer, according to Blick Sports.
The news outlet reports (29 June) that the Gers are one of several teams interested in signing the 24-year-old right winger.
It’s been claimed that FC Zurich, where the Swiss forward was on loan last season, want to re-sign him temporarily, but that looks unlikely.
Apart from the Light Blues, Norwich City and Trabzonspor are also in advanced conversations to acquire the attacker’s services.