Ridvan Yilmaz Rangers transfer exit route and how Celtic link could keep defender at Ibrox

This week, Rangers learned that APOEL‘s refusal to cooperate would force them to postpone their intentions to sign Jeffre until the summer. With less than twenty-four hours remaining until the window closes and no more transactions can be made, that meant making another attempt to enter the transfer market. Ridvan Yilmaz is one player who has been linked to leaving Ibrox this transfer window, although in recent weeks, he has been more frequently used under Philippe Clement.

Football Scotland understands the Turkish defender has always maintained a desire to stay in Glasgow, contrary to reports, amid interest from Galatasaray in his home country.

And now he may get his wish from the help of APOEL in Cyprus as well as from another, more unexpected source. Celtic this evening have been linked with a potential move for Layvin Kurzawa with the Daily Mail suggesting his agents had made him available to the Parkhead recruitment staff.

However, Football Scotland is aware of Galatasaray is one club among several considering a move for the 31-year-old PSG star, which would effectively put an end to their pursuit of Ridvan. The Frenchman is not on the Celtics’ radar right now, and a move to Turkey would keep Yilmaz in Glasgow until the summer, when the Gers may decide what to do with the player.

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