Rangers transfer news bulletin as Ridvan Yilmaz ‘would take’ Galatasaray move amid Anass Salah-Eddine replacement link.

Despite his impressive scoring performance in the victory over Hibs, Neil McCann believes that Ridvan Yilmaz would prefer to return to Turkey with Galatasaray because of his lack of playing time at Rangers.

During the January transfer window, the Turkish full defender was linked to a move from Ibrox to Hellas Verona; however, Galatasaray is currently the favorite to sign the 22-year-old. Yilmaz, who joined for £3.4 million from Besiktas with a sum that could rise to £5 million with add-ons, and fellow left back Borna Barisic are not permitted to go without a replacement, according to Philippe Clement’s warning.

Although Barisic’s contract is expiring in six months, he has always been the preferred left back when healthy. However, Yilmaz had another opportunity to shine on Wednesday when Rangers visited Easter Road because the Croatian is still working his way back to full health. And to finish off an outstanding performance, he seized it with both hands as he scored the first goal in a 3-0 victory.Although Barisic’s contract is expiring in six months, he has always been the preferred left back when healthy. However, Yilmaz had another opportunity to shine on Wednesday when Rangers visited Easter Road because the Croatian is still working his way back to full health. And to finish off an outstanding performance, he seized it with both hands as he scored the first goal in a 3-0 victory.

Speaking on BBC Sportscene, former Light Blues winger McCann expressed his belief that Yilmaz, who has only made 16 appearances this season after an injury-plagued 18 months in Glasgow, may be looking to move away. McCann speculated that the youngster might be seeking a change of scenery due to his lack of use. When it comes to earning a spot on the team, he has had difficulty being consistent and free from injuries.

“If there’s an opportunity comes for the boy to go back to Turkey – there’s a suggestion of Galatasaray – I think the boy would take it but if they don’t get a replacement then I don’t think they should sell, they should keep him. He showed against Hibs there’s something there. He’s a full back that does his best work going forward. It’s how he is one-v-one defensively.

“Philippe Clement has a knack of getting players to turn on performances. There’s still a chance he could have a future and if they don’t get a replacement ready to bring in then I would find it strange that they would let Yilmaz walk out the door.”

Anass Salah-Eddine, a promising player at Ajax, is one possible alternative. It has been stated that Rangers are vying for the 22-year-old with Torino of the Italian Serie A and “several other” clubs. Salah-Eddine is reportedly connected to Rangers, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

He wrote: “Ajax are open to loan out Anass Salah-Eddine in the final days of the January transfer window. 2002 born Holland U21 left back in the list of several clubs including Rangers and Torino but race open, nothing agreed so far.”

Salah-Eddine has previously spoken about how, six years ago, he declined the opportunity to sign with Manchester United. At the age of sixteen, he moved from Eredivisie rivals AZ Alkmaar to Ajax. He commented, “I took that step because (Ajax) was a level higher than the rest of the Netherlands,” when asked about his choice to join Ajax after leaving AZ. Not that I was pressured at that age. More along the lines of what’s best for you. I was on the verge of seeing Manchester United overseas.

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