How much Rangers will have to pay to land top transfer target Metinho revealed
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Rangers will have to stump up £5million if they are to land Metinho this summer.
The 22-year-old star is on the Ibrox club's transfer shortlist and Gers made an enquiry to his club, Troyes, as recently as last month.
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The French Ligue 2 outfit - who are part of the City Football Group - are willing to cash-in on the player this year before his contract expires next year as they look to avoid losing him on a free.
But it is understood Troyes are looking for close to £5m for their player who was signed in 2021 for £4m from Brazilian side Fluminese.
Rangers' new owners are willing to fund a summer of transfers to challenge rivals Celtic and Metinho is believed to be a major target who has been the subject of an approach from Glasgow to learn of his availability.
And DR Congo-born Metinho was identified before new recruitment chiefs Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy officially began their roles this week.
The midfielder spent last season on loan with FC Basel where he made 28 appearances. He has also had stints with Lommel and Sparta Rotterdam previously.
We understand clubs in the English Championship and MLS have also made contact with Troyes over Metinho while Basel are keen to make his switch permanent.
Despite no manager officially in the post at Ibrox as of yet, the club still hope to add strength to their ranks.
It comes amid interest from Everton in Mohamed Diomande as the Toffees look to keep a closer eye on their spending this coming campaign.
We told you earlier how the Light Blues face a fight to sign the talented midfielder this summer.
Rangers are just one of the clubs who have expressed an interest in the player.
It's understood Basel want to sign him permanently and clubs from the English Championship have also been keeping tabs on him.
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