Nsiala Rangers transfer exit latest as 'three clubs keen'
Nsiala is not included in the [[Rangers]] squad for the Champions League qualifiers with boss Russell Martin admitting the player needs regular game time, which he is unlikely to receive in Glasgow.
🟣🇫🇷Clinton Nsiala attracting interest from RSC Anderlecht!
🤔🇸🇳While awaiting a response from Malang Sarr, #RSCA's exploring options as Rangers FC's Frenchman.
🇧🇪 #JPL, where clubs like Zulte-Waregem & KV Mechelen are also interested, is Nsiala's favorite destination. #mercato pic.twitter.com/INyWtW9XYE — Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) July 19, 2025
However, Nsiala is not thought to be short of options for a new club this summer with three Belgian sides interested.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht have an interest in Nsiala alongside fellow Jupile Pro League clubs Zulte-Waregem and KV Mechelen.
It's thought Nsiala is most keen on a move to Belgium this summer.
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Transfer specialist Tavolieri posted: "Clinton Nsiala attracting interest from RSC Anderlecht!
"While awaiting a response from Malang Sarr, #RSCA's exploring options as Rangers FC's Frenchman.
"#JPL, where clubs like Zulte-Waregem & KV Mechelen are also interested, is Nsiala's favorite destination."
Quizzed on Nsiala previously during pre-season, Martin hinted at an exit for the defender.
He said: "Clinton... we signed Emmanuel, and I think Clinton's at a point in his at his age and his career, he needs to play all the time and every week.
"He's trained really, really well. But I think it's, rather playing some part of the squad, a bit like last season, he's at a point now where he needs to go and play football and he's the best way to learn."
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