Europa League winner ‘could join Rangers' as huge summer rebuild at Ibrox is set to begin under new American owners
The 29-year-old has been released by Kaiserslautern and is on the radar of the Ibrox club according to reports in Africa
TARGET TOURE Europa League winner 'could join Rangers' as huge summer rebuild at Ibrox is set to begin under new American owners
RANGERS are being linked with a move for former Kaiserslautern defender Almamy Toure.
The 29-year-old, who helped German Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt defeat the Ibrox club in the Europa League final in 2022, has parted ways with Kaiserslautern after his contract expired.
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Toure played for Frankfurt in the Europa League final against Rangers
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Toure in action for Frankfurt
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Toure came through the ranks at Monaco
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Toure only played eight times last season for the second division side after struggling with injury problems.
On his Instagram, he posted: "It's been a great journey and I've appreciated both the ups and downs - thank you for your support and kindness throughout these two seasons together.
"I wish the club all the best for the future.
"Now it's time for some holidays and hard work before the next adventure."
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Toure came through the ranks at Monaco along with Kylian Mbappe and Bernardo Silva and made over 80 appearances for the Ligue 1 club before joining Frankfurt in 2019.
According to Africafoot, the full-back, who can also play in central defence, is a target for the Ibrox side, and it is believed he would be a replacement for Leon Balogun.
The report says Rangers would have competition for the Mali international's services, with Serie A side Genoa, Turkish outfit Trabzonspor and MLS' Philadelphia Union being credited with an interest.
Balogun was one of a number of players to leave Ibrox after the end of a disappointing season along with Ianis Hagi and Tom Lawrence, while loanee Vaclav Cerny returned to Wolfsburg and could be on his way to Turkey according to reports there.
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If Toure was to become a Rangers player, he would be the first under the new American owners Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises.
The US consortium completed the long-awaited takeover of the club, and have made £20 million available for the new manager to come in and begin a rebuild of his squad in the summer.
What next for Rangers after American takeover is confirmed?
It is still to be determined who that will be, but it seems to be a straight shoot-out between former Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti and ex-Southampton boss Russell Martin.
Rangers will hope to name Philippe Clement's successor in the next few days, with new sporting director Kevin Thelwell starting on Monday.
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