Jahnoah Markelo set for £4.4m Coventry City transfer as reasons for Rangers snub emerge
Jahnoah Markelo looks on his way to Shabab AlAhli Dubai from Coventry City amid interest from Rangers, sources have told Ibrox News.
It's understood that the newly promoted Premier League club are set to receive £4.4million from the winger's permanent transfer to the ADNOC Pro League side.
While the Gers had identified the 23-year-old as one of the targets to bolster Derek McInnes' options out wide, it seems like they're about to miss out.
Markelo was being linked with a move to Ibrox, but is expected to undergo his medical at Shabab AlAhli soon.
The Glaswegian outfit have been keeping tabs on the Amsterdam-born forward for some time now.
In January, the attacker joined Coventry for around £4.3m from FC Zurich, but may already be on his way out.
Why Rangers are about to miss out on Jahnoah Markelo
Ibrox News have been told that Markelo arrived in Dubai yesterday and is set to undergo his medical today.
The winger will be registered with Shabab AlAhli's youth team after completing his permanent move.
One of the reasons Markelo preferred a move to the Dubai-based club is the financial terms on offer.
Another important factor is that Shabab AlAhli are planning to register the Coventry youngster in the resident's category.
After a period of five years, the forward will be able to apply for a UAE passport and represent their national team.
While Markelo was recently called up for Suriname's World Cup qualifiers, he hasn't made a competitive appearance for them.
Where Derek McInnes' winger hunt stands at Ibrox
Rangers have been tracking Markelo since his time at Zurich and considered making a move this summer.
It looks like the Gers will have to quickly turn to alternatives, with PSV forward Couhaib Driouech's name gaining momentum in recent days.
Amario Cozier-Duberry has also been linked with a move to Ibrox, but noise around signing the Brighton and Hove Albion youngster has died down.
What is fairly obvious is that McInnes desperately wants a new winger at the Govan side after Oliver Antman and Nedim Bajrami's departures
Who the Glaswegian outfit will sign after Daisuke Yokota remains to be seen.