Dor Turgeman transfer warning as Rangers told to 'up the ante' in months-long hunt for Maccabi Tel Aviv man
We told you how the Israeli striker is a top target for the Ibrox club
Rangers have been told to up the ante in their pursuit of Dor Turgeman as Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly told the Ibrox club £4million won't cut it.
Record Sport revealed how the 21-year-old striker is wanted by the Light Blues as Russell Martin leads them into a new era.
Turgeman is a top target but reports in Israel say the Israeli champions value him higher than the fee being discussed, however, Record Sport understands talks are ongoing.
Israel Hayom report that Rangers 'will have to significantly increase the amount'.
Ibrox scouts are said to have been watching Turgeman in action for 'several months', including for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League and for Israel against Estonia and Norway in March.
The report states that ex-boss Philippe Clement had an input around that time and it has been rubber stamped by Martin.
Maccabi Tel Aviv expect to lose their main man this summer and have already been looking for replacements.
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