Rangers expect to shake hands on Ryan Naderi transfer as Ibrox exit frees up space
Rangers are still confident of wrapping up a late deal for Ryan Naderi before the winter transfer window closes.
Andrew Cavenagh has pushed the boat out with new signings this month, as the Bears continue their quest to complete a dramatic Scottish Premiership title triumph.
Danny Rohl wanted multiple additions heading into the window, and has seen the likes of Andreas Skov Olsen, Tochi Chukwuani, and Tuur Rommens all arrive in recent weeks.
Rangers are in a good spot to challenge Hearts for the league title, and the recruitment of Naderi from Hansa Bostock could be the missing piece for Rohl to get the job done.
Ryan Naderi a ‘priority’ as Danilo exit emerges as key for Rangers
Naderi reportedly wants a Rangers move, but Hansa Rostock won’t be easily pushed over in negotiations.
As highlighted by Sofascore, the striker’s average rating of 7.24 is a positive reflection of his consistent performances in the German third tier.
The Gers had their initial bid of £2.6million for the 22-year-old turned down, but Rangers remain hopeful they can find a breakthrough, with Danilo’s Ibrox exit key.
- Naderi got a hat-trick of assists in a recent 4-0 win over Waldhof Manheim
- He has 13 goals in 41 games for the German side
- Naderi would most likely compete with Youssef Chermiti and Bojan Miovski for a starting spot
According to the Daily Record on Thursday, Rangers’ “priority” is signing a striker, with Naderi at the top of their wishlist.
Danilo’s impending Ibrox departure is said to play an important role in freeing up space and money for the 49ers to land the Brazilian’s upgrade.
The Bears hope to finalise a deal for Naderi before the 7.00 pm deadline on Monday.
Danilo has been tipped to join NEC Nijmegen on loan to regain his form in the Eredivisie, but a permanent sale hasn’t been ruled out either.
Why Rangers should sanction Danilo loan instead of sale
Danilo has drawn mixed opinions from supporters during his time in Glasgow so far.
The striker has somewhat failed to repay the £6million package fee that the Bears splashed on him when bringing the forward from Feyenoord in the summer of 2023.
| Games | Goals | Assists |
| 76 | 16 | 10 |
Danilo scored in Rangers’ recent 3-0 win over Dundee FC, and the attacker has shown glimpses of promise in what has been a challenging time for the 26-year-old.
A loan will surely help the Bears boost their chances of a more expensive permanent sale in the future if Danilo can get back to goal-scoring ways.
Alternatively, Rangers could reassess the forward in the summer, especially if he comes back to Auchenhowie a man on form.
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