Rangers ‘fall in love’ with loan-to-buy opportunity as fee discussions held
Rangers are close to gifting Danny Rohl his second January signing of the window.
Tochi Chukwuani was Rohl’s first signing as Gers boss, but Andrew Cavenagh and Co. won’t stop their pursuit for more recruits in the push for success this season.
Rangers have shortlisted exciting names to bring in this month, as Rohl hopes to improve in multiple areas.
KVC Westerlo’s Tuur Rommens looks to be headed for Ibrox this month, but perhaps it’s the long-admired Wolfsburg star Andreas Skov Olsen that really appeals to the Bears.
But a deal for Skov Olsen isn’t done just yet.
Rangers crazy for Andreas Skov Olsen deal as negotiations for buy option underway
Rangers have been heavily linked with Skov Olsen in recent days, someone who the Gers have tracked since his time at Club Brugge.
The right-winger is currently in need of game time as he’s struggled for a starting spot at Wolfsburg this campaign.
- Skov Olsen has been limited to four starts in the Bundesliga
- He has made just 20 league starts with Wolfsburg in two seasons
- The German outfit bought him from Club Brugge for £12million in 2024
As reported by the Danish outlet Bold.dk on Tuesday, Rangers “have fallen in love” with the idea of bringing Skov Olsen to Glasgow on loan for the rest of the season.
Wolfsburg are not entirely satisfied with the proposed terms so far and insist that Rangers need to pay a loan fee, which both parties are said to currently be negotiating.
But the Gers are also in talks over a possible permanent buy option in the contract, which could see the 26-year-old stay at Ibrox beyond this campaign.
Given that Wolfsburg initially paid £12m for the forward, it would be no surprise to see the Wolves ask for a similar price to be inserted as the buy option.
Rangers should have to spend no more than £10m, including loan fee
Skov Olsen is currently sidelined with a muscle injury, but thankfully for Rohl, he is due to return to full fitness later this month.
His last start for Wolfsburg came at the end of October, as he was hooked at halftime by then-manager Paul Simonis.
Given that Skov Olsen has been out of form and hasn’t been playing frequently, it would be unjustifiable for Wolfsburg to demand £12m.
Although Rangers won’t be expecting a half-price deal, the buy option should not exceed £10million, including the loan fee.
In the case of Skov Olsen, however, the Gers may have financially benefited from not managing to get a deal over the line for the winger back in 2024.
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