This is exactly Rangers are getting as Badredine Bouanani announcement close - Exclusive
Rangers are closing on the signing of Stuttgart winger Badredine Bouanani.
Various sources have reported that the deal has gone through before the Scottish deadline passed at 5pm.
The 21-year-old winger joins the Ibrox side on an initial loan with the Light Blues having a £15.5million buy out clause.
He will join a stacked cast of options on the flanks that consists of Djeidi Gassama, Minsu Kim, Daisuke Yokota, and Findlay Curtis.
An official announcement from Rangers is expected later in the evening.
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What has been said on Rangers addition Badredine Bouanani?
The lowdown on Bouanani has now been shared, with the Bears on the verge of confirming his arrival as their 14th and final signing of the summer.
Speaking exclusively to Ibrox News, a source with an abundance of Bundesliga knowledge said: "He hasn’t kicked on at all. Stuttgart hoped he would push Chris Fuhrich and Jamie Leweling, but that just hasn’t happened.
"The hope is that regular game time will see him progress.
"He’s a winger really - quick, decent first touch, but he just hasn’t been consistent and hasn’t delivered enough of an end product."
That may be a result of being thrust into one of Europe's top five leagues at such a young age.
What do the numbers say about Bouanani?
The numbers paint a very encouraging picture for Derek McInnes' side.
He featured 14 times in the Bundesliga last season, and failed to notch a goal or assist in those matches, but that does not tell the full story.
Bouanani averaged 3.14 shots, 0.98 chances created and 5.31 touches in the opposition box per 90 minutes, according to data from Fotmob.
He is also willing to help out defensively, with 0.79 tackles, 0.79 interceptions, 3.73 recoveries and 0.79 clearances per game.
Given that the Scottish Premiership is a few levels below the German top-flight, he should be able to produce more often after he makes the move.