“I understand…” – Journalist says Rangers will be in “open” talks over move to sign 20 y/o gem
Rangers had a good January, as evidenced by the fact that they are now only three points behind
Celtic in the Scottish Premiership with a game remaining and a stronger team. The Gers are
apparently planning a summer acquisition to make up for a failed deal during the winter window,
and they are now looking to maintain that momentum off the field.
Rangers news regarding transfers
By the time the window closed, Rangers had signed Mohamed Diomande from Nordsjaelland on loan, Oscar Cortes from Lens on loan, and Fabio Silva from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Scottish powerhouses were unable in closing the deal for Fluminense left-back Jefte. Reportedly, the reason for the collapse of the deal was Fluminense’s inability to terminate Jefte’s loan at APOEL Nicosia. The left-back’s parent club was unwilling to pay APOEL’s demand of £500k to halt the move.
But that doesn’t imply there’s no hope left at all. Dean Jones reports that Rangers and
Fluminense will hold open discussions on a summer transfer for Jefte, who was demanding a change in January. “It’s always a nice sign if you know that a player has been trying to cause a bit of a fuss to force a transfer to your club,” Jones stated to GiveMeSport.
That isn’t always how things turn out. Sometimes, that chance is lost. It has happened in a few well-known incidents in the past.
Joao Palhinha, for instance, was at one point close to joining Bayern Munich while playing for Fulham. It never happened even though he was at the training ground, having completed all of his interviews and pictures. There was no sign of that deal during the next transfer window.
Therefore, it’s not always the case that the player gets a second chance to initiate contact. Rangers, though, seemed to like him, and they will definitely keep an eye on him going forward. I am aware that they will maintain contact with the player to let him know he is still on their mind.
Jefte might finally be able to address Rangers’ left-back issue.
Naturally, Rangers pursued Jefte in an attempt to solve Philippe Clement’s left-back dilemma. The Gers may not have a left-back at all at the end of the season because Borna Barisic is expected to leave at the conclusion of his contract this summer and Ridvan Yilmaz’s Rangers future is questionable. And Jefte might be able to help there.
The 20-year-old’s age and improving potential mean he might soon establish himself as an Ibrox long-term alternative. Jefte’s performance in the Scottish Premiership thus far this season has been impressive, as evidenced by his three goals and four assists while playing full-back.
With no loan club involved, a summer deal should be more simpler for the left-back. However, it is unclear if Rangers will be able to come to a deal with Fluminense and the player before the next transfer window opens.
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