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Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rangers grant loan club deadline extension to sign forgotten star as they face losing £1million off asking price
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GREEK side Aris have been handed an extension by Rangers to try and reach an agreement to sign Ecuadorian flop Jose Cifuentes permanently. The 26-year-old made 29 league appearances for Aris during the season and became one of their key players as he helped them qualify for Europe. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 Jose Cifuentes in action for Rangers Credit: Willie Vass 3 Jose Cifuentes in action for Aris Credit: Alamy 3 Jose Cifuentes in action for Rangers Credit: Willie Vass The Thessaloniki club originally had until the end of May to turn the loan move into a permanent one, with a £3 million fee as part of the original loan deal. However, they have indicated to Rangers they want to renegotiate a deal to get the Ibrox side to lower their demands for Cifuentes to £2 million. And reports in Greece have stated Rangers have now given Aris until June 15 to reach an agreement exclusively with them, or the deal is off. They are also considering trying to persuade Rangers to extend his loan deal for another season if they cannot conclude a permanent transfer. Cifuentes indicated last month he would be keen to stay in Greece rather than return to Rangers, where he made just six league starts. He said: "I believe I have improved individually as the season progressed, but this is the result of teamwork, under the guidance of the manager. "I am happy here and we will see what the future brings." Cifuentes was signed by Rangers two years ago from Los Angeles FC in a £1.2 million deal and he still has two years left of his contract. A major rebuild is set to get underway at Ibrox with the new manager being given a £20million transfer kitty this summer. Three first-team players have already left the club including Ianis Hagi, Leon Balogun and Tom Lawrence. Rangers fans react as 49ers takeover completed Vaclav Cerny returned to his parent club Wolfsburg and could be set for a move to Trabzonspor in a £9million deal. Rafael Fernandes, who had an unsuccessful time at Ibrox with injury, has gone back to French side Lille. Other players who could also be set for the Ibrox exit are Ridvan Yilmaz who has reportedly reached an agreement to re-join Besiktas. Defender Robin Propper looks also on his way out of Glasgow returning to Holland to FC Twente. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Rangers outcast latest as loan club 'decide against' deal
The midfielder joined the Greek side on a temporary transfer last August after a previous loan in Brazil with Cruzeiro. Aris are believed to hold an option to sign him permanently for £3million. His time at the club didn't start how he would have hoped and it was thought he could be sent back to Glasgow prematurely after some poor performances were followed by turning up late for training. After Apostolos Mantzios' appointment as manager though, the Ecuadorian's fortunes changed for the better and he has been a key man for much of the season. With 23 appearances under his belt, Cifuentes has won praise from the Greek media for his displays during his loan. It was claimed in recent days Aris were looking to make the loan permanent but would try to negotiate the fee down to a lower level. Read more: Inside Davide Ancelotti father-son dynamic as Rangers could get UCL mastermind What we know about the Davide Ancelotti to Rangers manager situation However, another report from Ecuador has cast doubt on that. Studio Futbol are claiming Aris have decided not to pursue the 26-year-old any further. They say that despite his strong performances, the Greeks have decided not to take up their option to sign Cifuentes. As a result, he will be expected to return to Rangers in the summer but it would be viewed as highly unlikely he will have a future at Ibrox either. Gers will be entering a new era under new owners and a new manager and are expected to make significant changes to the make up of their squad. Cifuentes made just six starts for the club after being signed from Los Angeles FC by Michael Beale, who described his signing as a potential game change. The midfielder still has two years left on his deal.
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers asked to lower £2.2m asking price for forgotten star who wants to make loan transfer permanent
The player himself has broken his silence MONEY TALKS Rangers asked to lower £2.2m asking price for forgotten star who wants to make loan transfer permanent Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOSE CIFUENTES has hinted he wants to turn his loan move into a permanent one after Greek side Aris made an approach to Rangers to lower their £2.2 million price tag. The Ecuadorian player joined Aris on loan at the start of the season after making just six league starts for Rangers previously. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 3 Jose Cifuentes in action for Aris this season Credit: Alamy 3 Cifuentes in a rare outing for Rangers last season Credit: Willie Vass 3 Gers have been asked to lower their asking price to let him leave permanently Credit: Alamy He was also sent on an unsuccessful loan to Brazilian club Cruzeiro. Aris have been impressed with the 26-year-old, who has been a key man in their quest to gain European qualification for next season after 28 appearances for the Thessaloniki outfit. Rangers included a clause for Aris to sign Cifuentes for £2.2 million, but that is out of the financial reach of the club. Reports in Greece have indicated that they this week approached Rangers in a bid to get them to lower their asking price so they could sign the 21-times capped international. And Cifuentes has admitted he is enjoying his football. He said: "I don't want to talk about my own individual performances, I think our excellent form in the play-offs has been down to the whole team. "We all work together for the same goal and we all improve together. "There has also been individual improvement from me, but this is the result of teamwork, under the guidance of the manager. "But I am happy here and believe I have improved as the season has progressed." Cifuentes was signed by Rangers two years ago from Los Angeles FC in a £1.2 million deal and he still has two years left on his contract. David Friel explains why Sean Dyche has what it takes to be the next Rangers manager He was a long term target for former Gers boss Michael Beale. Aris abandoned negotiations over a permanent move in January with Rangers unwilling to budge on their selling price. But they do remain interested in the midfielder after his string of impressive performances that have helped put them on the brink of qualification for the Europa Conference League. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Herald Scotland
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Rangers outcast keen on transfer exit - but only at cut-price fee
Aris have been impressed with the 26-year-old, who has been a key man in their quest to gain European qualification for next season after 28 appearances for the Thessaloniki club. Rangers included a clause for Aris to sign Cifuentes for £2.2 million, but that is out of the financial reach of the club. Read more: Reports in Greece have indicated that they this week approached Rangers in a bid to get them to lower their asking price so they could sign the 21-times capped international. And Cifuentes admitted he is enjoying his football. He said: "I don't want to talk about my own individual performances, I think our excellent form in the play-offs has been down to the whole team. "We all work together for the same goal and we all improve together. There has also been individual improvement from me, but this is the result of teamwork, under the guidance of the manager. "But I am happy here and believe I have improved as the season has progressed." Cifuentes was signed by Rangers two years ago from Los Angeles FC in a £1.2 million deal and he still has two years left on his contract.
The National
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Rangers outcast keen on transfer exit - but only at cut-price fee
The Ecuadorian player joined Aris on loan at the start of the season after making just six league starts for Rangers previously. He was also sent on an unsuccessful loan to Brazilian club Cruzeiro. Aris have been impressed with the 26-year-old, who has been a key man in their quest to gain European qualification for next season after 28 appearances for the Thessaloniki club. Rangers included a clause for Aris to sign Cifuentes for £2.2 million, but that is out of the financial reach of the club. Read more: Reports in Greece have indicated that they this week approached Rangers in a bid to get them to lower their asking price so they could sign the 21-times capped international. And Cifuentes admitted he is enjoying his football. He said: "I don't want to talk about my own individual performances, I think our excellent form in the play-offs has been down to the whole team. "We all work together for the same goal and we all improve together. There has also been individual improvement from me, but this is the result of teamwork, under the guidance of the manager. "But I am happy here and believe I have improved as the season has progressed." Cifuentes was signed by Rangers two years ago from Los Angeles FC in a £1.2 million deal and he still has two years left on his contract.
