Flynn Downes 'wanted' by Rangers boss Russell Martin as mega Southampton price tag tests 49ers transfer resolve
Southampton playmaker Flynn Downes is reportedly a target for Rangers this summer.
New boss Russell Martin is said to be keen on a reunion with the 26-year-old in the Scottish Premiership - having previously managed the 26-year-old at Swansea and the Saints.
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Downes was a key member of the Southampton team that secured promotion through the play-offs in the 2023/34 campaign while on loan from West Ham.
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He would return to to the south coast ahead of their return to the Premier League for a £15million fee.
Flynn Downes of Southampton -Credit:Getty Images
The Sun report that the newly relegated St Mary's side would demand at least £10million to sell Downes - and could price out Rangers.
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But with the American revolution in full flow at Ibrox, CEO Patrick Stewart has promised Martin he'll be handed a significant chunk of the £20million set to be injected in the Premiership giants by their new owners..
It could be a big call by sporting director Kevin Thelwell, with the report also noting Nottingham Forest left-back Harry Toffolo is a target as he prepares to leave the club as a free agent.
The report comes after Record Sport revealed Conor Coady and Dor Turgerman on the shortlist of targets this summer.
Negotiations have started with Leicester City over a potential deal to bring in experience Coady - while rising talent Turgerman has opened the door to a move by admitting he is ready to leave Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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