Ridvan Yilmaz ‘expected’ to leave Rangers as gallus Galatasaray go big with ‘bumper new offer’ to land their man.

The 22-year-old has been linked with an Ibrox exit throughout the transfer window, but his departure would leave a vacuum at left back.

Galatasaray is to approach Rangers’ £4 million value for full-back Ridvan Yilmaz, according to a Turkish publication.

The Light Blues’ attempt to sign Jefte, who was on loan at APOEL Nicosia from Fluminense, fell through, leaving Philippe Clement with a difficult decision.

In a further twist, while Galatasaray is putting out all the brakes to sign him today, the Super Lig team will have until February 9 to complete a deal, as the transfer deadline in Turkey has been extended, whilst it shuts at 11.30pm in Scotland.

Clement has stated that he will not let Yilmaz or Borna Barisic leave Ibrox without a replacement. However, Galatasaray is looking for a player with ambitions to make his country’s Euro 2024 squad.

Regular play, especially in his homeland, would likely improve his chances. The 22-year-old was purchased from Besiktas for an original sum of £3.4 million but has failed to make an impact, with many of his better performances coming in recent weeks – ironically, just as speculation suggests he could go.

Galatasaray has had bids rejected, but Fotomac claims the Istanbul giants are poised to make a serious effort on the UK deadline day.

Galatasaray’s top left-back contender, Rıdvan Yilmaz, has been in talks with Glasgow Rangers for some time.

Galatasaray, which wanted to rent Ridvan Yilmaz, offered three million euros for the purchase option, but it was not accepted.

They are expected to raise the price and complete the transaction. It is also considered as an advantage for Ridvan, who wants to play consistently and make the European Championship squad, to be on the yellow-red team.”

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