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BBC News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rangers keen on Mali winger Djenepo
Rangers and Leeds United are linked with a bid for Mali winger Moussa Djenepo, with the 26-year-old currently on loan at Turkish club Antalyaspor from Standard Liege in Belgium. (Africa Foot, external - in French), external Read the rest of Tuesday's Scottish Gossip
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Rangers 'approach' Leeds United transfer target as former £14m winger could have 49ers choice to make
It could lead to a strange scenario when both clubs share the same owners Rangers have reportedly 'approached' former Southampton winger Moussa Djenepo about a return to Britain - with Leeds United also said to be keen on the Mali star. The 26-year-old moved to England's south coast in a £14million deal six years ago when former Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson was at St Mary's. He signed from Standard Liege and returned to Belgium two years ago for around £3m. Capped 36 times for Mali, he has been loaned out to Turkish Super Lig side Antalyaspor but has suffered a chaotic time with months of unpaid wages and is said to want out. Now Leeds United are reportedly to be keen on taking him back to England following promotion back to the English Premier League. Djenepo's release clause is just £1.7m but Africafoot say both Rangers and Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv have 'approached' the player. Rangers, of course, are in the process of being taken over by 49ers Enterprises - the same owners as Leeds United. That could throw up the unusual scenario of both being in the hunt for the same player. He is left-sided and can play either as a winger or a full back, an area Rangers are almost certain to try and strengthen with Jefte failing to hit the heights in his first season at Ibrox and Ridvan Yilmaz also suffering with injuries. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. here and our Celtic community here.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Rangers ‘target former £13million Premier League winger but face competition from English giants'
MOU BEAUTY Rangers 'target former £13million Premier League winger but face competition from English giants' RANGERS are lining up a bid for former Premier League star Moussa Djenepo, according to reports. The Mali international winger spent four years with Southampton, scoring five goals in 91 games. Advertisement 2 Moussa Djenepo has had two spells with Standard Liege Credit: Reuters 2 He was a big money signing Credit: Getty The Saints paid Standard Liege £13million for Djenepo, 26, in 2019. Djenepo rejoined Belgians Liege for just £3m two years ago. He is currently on loan to Turkish club Antalyaspor, who have an option to sign him permanently. However the 36-cap international is thought unwilling to stay at the Super Lig side following a salary dispute. Advertisement He has an affordable release clause of around £2million in his Liege contract. And reports in Africa Foot claim Rangers officials have made approaches to Djenepo's advisors about a potential move to Ibrox this summer. Light Blues favourite Nico Raskin has similarly had two spells with Liege, although they did not coincide with Djenepo's time at the Pro League club. Leeds United, newly promoted back to the Premier League, are also believed to be interested in the left winger. Advertisement Leeds are of course owned by 49ers Enterprises, who are also at the centre of the upcoming American takeover at Ibrox. Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv have also been linked to Djenepo, but the player is understood to favour a move back to the UK. What does Rangers takeover mean for the club - finance expert speaks out As well as new players, Rangers are also on the lookout for a new manager. Barry Ferguson has been in interim charge since Philippe Clement was axed in February. Advertisement Gers striker Cyriel Dessers reckons Ferguson SHOULD be in the running for the permanent gig due to his history with the club. He said: 'Yeah, I think that's a big positive for him. 'If there is a decision to be made, he knows the club in and out. 'He knows the fans, he knows the DNA. Advertisement 'He has the DNA of the club inside him. 'If I look at his speech before the game, you feel the Rangers DNA, and he can transfer that to the group as well. So I think that's a big positive for him.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
