Almeria stance on Kaiky emerges as Rangers table transfer bid

Almeria are confident that Kaiky Fernandes has a great future at the club and that he should stay beyond the 30 August deadline despite interest from Rangers, according to Marca.

The Spanish media outlet on 23 August shared the club's stance on the 20-year-old Brazilian centre-back.

This comes after Fabrizio Romano reported that the Light Blues offered a £630,000 loan fee plus a permanent fee of £5.9million and then a 30 per cent sell-on clause, but it was turned down by the Segunda Division outfit.

Rangers must touch base with Kaiky Fernandes' representatives

Gers' interest in Kaiky represents a significant opportunity for the young defender's career progression and the club must thus look to agree personal terms with him and touch base with his representatives.

While Almeria value his potential, playing in the Scottish Premiership with the Light Blues offers Fernandes exposure to a more competitive league, which could accelerate his development and visibility on a broader European stage.

The Scottish Premiership, although not as high-profile as La Liga, provides a step up from the Segunda Division, potentially offering the 20-year-old more challenging matches and a platform to showcase his skills against stronger opposition.

If Fernandes aspires to a career in top-tier football, moving to Ibrox could be a strategic move, providing him with experience that might attract interest from even bigger clubs in the future.

Moreover, if Fernandes feels his growth is stagnating at Almeria, he could leverage a transfer request, signalling his ambition and possibly forcing a move that aligns better with his career trajectory.

In other Rangers news, a midfielder is now open to leaving his club with Gers in talks to seal his transfer.

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