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18 Jan 2024, 4:43 am

Bruno Francisco has delivered his verdict with both Hoffenheim and Rangers being locked in a race to sign David Jurasek.

Fabrizio Romano also issued an update on the left-back, who appears set to leave Benfica in the January transfer window.

With Ridvan Yilmaz expected to leave in January, Gers are understood to be in the hunt for a replacement.

O Hoffenheim não é mal pensado para Jurásek. É um país onde a liga tem sempre bons jogos, muitos deles de cariz ofensivo e onde um lateral que tem como principal valia a sua capacidade para chegar à profundidade, poderá resultar. Porém, não o favorece tanto como o Rangers. https://t.co/hdmFjEUwuz
— Bruno Francisco (@BrunoFrancisc89) January 17, 2024

Francisco wrote on Twitter: "Hoffenheim is not a bad idea for Jurasek. It is a country where the league always has good games, many of them offensive in nature and where a full-back whose main value is his ability to reach depth, could work. However, it doesn't favour him as much as the Rangers."

This comes after Romano reported that Hoffenheim were closing in on a deal to secure the services of the Czech Republic left-back.

🚨🔵 Hoffenheim are closing in on deal to sign David Jurasek from Benfica. Talks are advancing fast on loan move.

Understand deal would include buy option clause.

Hoffenheim hope to get the deal done by the end of the week. pic.twitter.com/yVOL5Kpmks
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 17, 2024

Tough one

With Philippe Clement seeking reinforcements and Jurasek made available for loan by Benfica, the player's eagerness for regular playing time and openness to a move to Glasgow make him an ideal fit for Rangers.

Considering their ability to present an enticing offer, Gers should capitalise on their favourable standing and try to make an eleventh-hour push.

Jurasek's skill set aligns with the team's needs, offering depth and quality in the left-back position.

Securing his signature could fortify Rangers' squad depth for the remainder of the season, especially with ongoing competitions on domestic and European fronts.

Persistence and strategic negotiation will be crucial for Rangers to fend off competition and secure Jurasek's services, potentially addressing a critical area in their squad.

An option to buy also could be handy as if Borna Barisic leaves in the summer and Yilmaz is to leave this month, they will then be without any recognised left-backs which is not a position to be in.

In other Rangers news, a £4.8million bid update has emerged as development occurs in Gers’ quest to seal a January signing.

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