Rangers will now have to pay £5m if they want to secure the services of an “incredible” player this summer, a new update has claimed.
Russell Martin on verge of becoming Rangers manager
An exciting era has started behind the scenes at Ibrox, with Kevin Thelwell beginning life as the Gers’ new sporting director, having arrived from Everton, and a new manager finally on the way.
Speaking upon his arrival, Thelwell addressed Rangers’ search for a new boss, promising that there will be an end to the saga sooner rather than later.
“While there has been significant work going on in the background prior to my arrival, that naturally accelerates from today, and top of the priority list will be the appointment of a new Head Coach for our men’s first-team. That search has been progressing well, and the club and I look forward to bringing that to a conclusion in the coming days.”
And while a deal is not yet confirmed – the likes of Davide Ancelotti, Steven Gerrard and Francesco Farioli have also been linked – it looks as though the new Gers chief is set to go for former Southampton boss Russell Martin.
The 39 year-old will want to be given plenty of funds for new signings, and an update has emerged regarding one target who could become his first capture in the Ibrox dugout in the coming weeks.
Rangers need to pay £5m to sign Metinho
According to The Daily Record, Rangers and 49ers Enterprises will have to pay £5m if they want to sign Troyes star Metinho this summer, having joined them for £4m from Brazilian side Fluminense in 2021.
The French club are “willing to cash in on the player this year before his contract expires next year”, as they look to avoid losing the 22-year-old on a free transfer at the end of next season. He was “identified” as a target before Thelwell came in, and an approach has already been made.
Metinho is a young player with so much potential, so the idea of Rangers snapping him up before next season is a mouthwatering prospect. The DR Congo-born ace spent this season on loan at Basel, assisting twice in 14 appearances, and scout Jacek Kulig has described him as “incredible”.
A central midfielder by trade, Metinho is also capable of excelling in a more attack-minded role, and he should be considered a leading option for Rangers this summer.
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The fact that he has only one year left on his deal at Troyes does force them into a decision, and the hope is that the Scottish Premiership side can pounce, possibly even getting him on the cheap if they end up desperate to sell.
