Player biography, analysis, and transfer links for Tashreeq Matthews to the Rangers.

Tashreeq Matthews, an IK Sirius star, has been connected to Rangers, although there are conflicting claims regarding a move.

The January transfer window is already halfway over, and the Rangers have only signed one player.

Although Wolverhampton Wanderers’ strikerFabio Silva has joined on loan, Philippe Clement could still want more fresh talent.

There’s no doubt that Rangers supporters would welcome the arrival of another winger, and an intriguing rumor has surfaced.

Only a few days ago, there were reports in South Africa indicating that Rangers was in competition with AZ Alkmaar for IK Sirius winger Tashreeq Matthews.

According to Scottish rumors, Matthews is not being pursued by Rangers this month, but let’s dig more into the South African’s career thus far.

Tashreeq Matthews: the initial account

South African native Matthews began his playing career with Ajax Cape Town, his hometown team.

But, in 2018, without even making a first-team appearance in South Africa, Matthews was acquired by German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund instead of continuing on to associate club Ajax, as happened with Eyong Enoh, Steven Pienaar, and Thulani Serero in previous years.

Matthews failed to make a senior appearance for Dortmund and had two unsatisfactory loan stints at Helsingborgs IF and Jong Utrecht.

Come January 2020, Matthews left Dortmund permanently and settled in Sweden with Varbergs BoIS, hitting eight goals and nine assists in 60 games.

Matthews was on the move again in August 2022, joining another Swedish club in IK Sirius – and that is where he has really kicked on.

The 23-year-old has smashed 13 goals and 10 assists in 45 games, becoming one of the most dangerous players in Sweden’s Allsvenskan.

Tashreeq Matthews, the story so far

“In the short time I spent with him, I noticed that he has something different. He has the ability to unlock a defence – a great mind to think quickly and when he receives the ball, he already has a solution and if he doesn’t have a solution, he will have a great technique to find a teammate or beat his marker.”

“That is an exceptional talent and that is what you find in players such as Pienaar and Serero, but he must just be stronger because that is very important in international football, but his weapon is a very quick mind when under pressure,” – Former Ajax Cape Town head Muhsin Ertugral.

“That speaks volumes that he was at Borussia Dortmund.”He’s a guy who has matured over a good amount of time.Martin Pringle, sporting director of Varbergs BoIS, said, “He has only risen, risen, and risen.”

“I have witnessed him in a few Swedish matches.Hugo Broos, the manager of South Africa, said, “He is a talented player, but you can see that he has a little difficulty in the duel game.”

Rangers analysis from Tashreeq Matthews

Matthews moved to Dortmund because he was thought to be a bright talent and was obviously making an impact in Sweden.

He hasn’t really shown himself outside of Sweden, though, and the jump from IK Sirius to Rangers is a significant one.

Rangers are reportedly quite interested in Matthews, according to South African reports, but we choose to believe the Scottish denials.

It would be great to add additional speed and cunning out wide, but we wouldn’t be shocked to see Matthews here this month.

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