Rangers favourite for Nasser Djiga transfer after defender arrives at Ibrox
Rangers aren’t slowing down this transfer window as Wolves centre-back Nasser Djiga is a concrete target at Ibrox.
Leon Balogun signed for Aris Limassol after his contract with the Gers expired, and concerns were raised about their defensive depth ahead of next season.
John Souttar’s fitness issue at Ibrox, right before the Light Blues face Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifier, is arguably a cause for concern for Russell Martin.
The Scottish manager will undoubtedly be delighted to see the Glaswegian outfit bolster their squad during pre-season, and another arrival may be on the way.
Djiga charge led by Rangers after Emmanuel Fernandez announcement
Wolves will allow Djiga to leave on loan this summer, with the Gers leading the race for his signature, according to the Rangers Review.
The news outlet reports (3 July) that the Light Blues are leading the charge for the 22-year-old, who joined the Premier League outfit for £10million in the winter transfer window.
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It’s been claimed that the Glaswegian outfit face stiff competition to bring the Burkina Faso international to Ibrox, but are favourites to sign him as things stand.
Djiga would be the Bears’ third defensive addition this summer after the arrival of Fernandez from Peterborough United and Max Aarons on loan from Bournemouth.
Kevin Thelwell to build solid defence at Ibrox with Djiga and Conor Coady
Developments should be expected regarding Conor Coady’s transfer to Ibrox in the coming hours, as Leicester City are open to his exit.
The Gers pulled off a double deal on 2 July, confirming the arrival of former Leeds United star Joe Rothwell and Fernandez’s move.
Kevin Thelwell was given a massive task to build a competitive team for Martin at the Glaswegian outfit after taking over as the new sporting director, and he has made some astute decisions so far.
Rangers arguably needed to bolster their backline this summer, and they’ve gone about doing it in a timely manner rather than leaving it for later in the ongoing transfer window.
While fans will be delighted to see defensive additions being made, there may be concerns about the Gers’ attack going into next season.
Hamza Igamane looks set to join LOSC Lille soon, and Cyriel Dessers is also attracting interest from AEK Athens.
The Ibrox faithful wanted to see new attackers being signed after Vaclav Cerny and Ianis Hagi’s exits, and the Bears may need to revamp their front line in the coming weeks.
With the Glaswegian outfit seemingly confident about signing Djiga, the focus should shift to getting new forwards.