Rangers 'drop' transfer interest in Oumar Camara as one key factor sees pursuit of PSG teenager fade
Reports in France last month had claimed that the teenager was set to sign for Gers on a free transfer
Rangers are no longer pursuing a deal for Paris Saint-Germain starlet Oumar Camara - according to a report.
Having got the managerial appointment of Russell Martin over the line, Gers are now ramping up their recruitment drive, with Record Sport revealing that talks are ongoing with Leicester City centre back Conor Coady and Maccabi Tel Aviv frontman Dor Turgeman.
Several other players have also been linked with Martin said to be keen on a reunion with Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes, who he signed for the Saints from West Ham 12 months ago.
The French teen - who also has citizenship in Mali - has impressed for the Paris giants' academy team and can play on either flank.
He has won three caps for his country at U18 level, featuring against the youth teams of England, Switzerland and Portugal.
But remarkably, leading French outlet L'Equipe now report that Gers have done a U-turn on their interest in the talented youngster.
They claim that the Light Blues were interested in Camara prior to Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises takeover at Ibrox but that the change in ownership now means that the winger is no longer a transfer target.
The report goes onto state that Camara had been sold on the idea of moving to Ibrox when contact was initially instigated.
Camara is set to become a free agent on June 30 when his contract in the French capital expires.
Champions League winners' PSG have reportedly offered the player a professional contract but L'Equipe also claim that Camara has made his mind up to seek his fortune elsewhere.
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