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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers told asking price for talented 22 y/o as 145-goal EPL striker 'weighs up' Ibrox switch
Rangers have been linked to a double transfer deal. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers have been told they must cough up a significant fee if they want to land midfield target Metinho this summer after Troyes informed the club of their asking price. The talented 22-year-old is thought to be high on the list of targets for the club's new American owners, with Rangers said to have made an enquiry to the Ligue 2 club made last month following his impressive season on loan to Swiss Super League giants FC Basel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Moving to Stade de l'Aube on a £4million deal from Fluminense back in 2021, the Congolese-born player made a big impression in Switzerland's top flight, with his strong performances helping FC Basel to win their first league title since 2017. The Swiss champions are keen to keep him at St. Jakob-Park permanently too, and are keeping an eye on developments. Jamie Vardy is a free agent and has been linked with a move to Rangers. | Getty Images His form in Switzerland has now led him to become a 'major' target for Rangers this summer, with the player having just one year left to run on his current deal. However, despite this, the French outfit have slapped a huge £5million asking fee on the young midfielder's head. Troyes, who are part of the City Football Group, are reported to be willing to sanction a deal for the player, but only if their asking price if met. Elsewhere, legendary Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is be 'weighing up' a move to Ibrox after Rangers emerged as potential suitors for the veteran forward, who has scored 145 goals during his time in the English Premier League. The 38-year-old striker is a free agent after leaving the Foxes at the end of his contract, and has plenty of interest in his services, despite his advancing years with clubs in the MLS and the Saudi Pro League hopeful of landing the iconic Englishman. However, a report from the Daily Mirror claim that Vardy is tempted by a move to Ibrox this summer due to the club's potential participation in next season's UEFA Champions League. The experienced former England international last played in the competition for Leicester during the 2016/17 season, and sees Rangers as a potential route back to the competition should the club navigate their qualifying campaign. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scotsman
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Rangers told asking price for talented 22 y/o as 145-goal EPL striker 'weighs up' Ibrox switch
Rangers have been linked to a double transfer deal. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers have been told they must cough up a significant fee if they want to land midfield target Metinho this summer after Troyes informed the club of their asking price. The talented 22-year-old is thought to be high on the list of targets for the club's new American owners, with Rangers said to have made an enquiry to the Ligue 2 club made last month following his impressive season on loan to Swiss Super League giants FC Basel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Moving to Stade de l'Aube on a £4million deal from Fluminense back in 2021, the Congolese-born player made a big impression in Switzerland's top flight, with his strong performances helping FC Basel to win their first league title since 2017. The Swiss champions are keen to keep him at St. Jakob-Park permanently too, and are keeping an eye on developments. Jamie Vardy is a free agent and has been linked with a move to Rangers. | Getty Images His form in Switzerland has now led him to become a 'major' target for Rangers this summer, with the player having just one year left to run on his current deal. However, despite this, the French outfit have slapped a huge £5million asking fee on the young midfielder's head. Troyes, who are part of the City Football Group, are reported to be willing to sanction a deal for the player, but only if their asking price if met. Elsewhere, legendary Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is be 'weighing up' a move to Ibrox after Rangers emerged as potential suitors for the veteran forward, who has scored 145 goals during his time in the English Premier League. The 38-year-old striker is a free agent after leaving the Foxes at the end of his contract, and has plenty of interest in his services, despite his advancing years with clubs in the MLS and the Saudi Pro League hopeful of landing the iconic Englishman. However, a report from the Daily Mirror claim that Vardy is tempted by a move to Ibrox this summer due to the club's potential participation in next season's UEFA Champions League. The experienced former England international last played in the competition for Leicester during the 2016/17 season, and sees Rangers as a potential route back to the competition should the club navigate their qualifying campaign. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
How much Rangers will have to pay to land top transfer target Metinho revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 1 Metinho playing for Basel Credit: Alamy 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. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rangers told price it will take to land Metinho as Troyes seek £5million transfer fee to do business
The Ibrox club have the 22-year-old on their shortlist of targets as the 49ers get set to fund summer activity Rangers have been told what it will take 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. 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 £5million 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. 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. It's understood 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. 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. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Rangers face major battle to land key summer target as league champions plan to hijack swoop
MET IN THE MIDDLE Rangers face major battle to land key summer target as league champions plan to hijack swoop Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RANGERS face a battle to land Brazilian midfielder Metinho. SunSport revealed last month how the 22-year-old is on the radar of new Ibrox owners 49ers Enterprises as a major summer target. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 1 Metinho in action for Basel last season Credit: Alamy Metinho has flagged up to them on the back of his performances for Basel during a successful loan from Troyes. The midfield man was outstanding as they landed their first title since 2017 so the Swiss champions have indicated they want to keep him permanently. Ligue 2 side Troyes, part of the City Group, are willing to do a deal for the player, who arrived in Europe aged 18 for £4 million from Fluminense. Metinho has had previous loans to Lommel and Sparta Rotterdam in Belgium and Holland, but it's in Switzerland he's found his best form. Rangers are one of the clubs who have expressed an interest in securing his signature, but Champions League-bound Basel are serious rivals. They are keen to move first and with interest from Scotland as well as the English Championship, are preparing to launch a bid. 49ers bosses have had new sporting director Kevin Thelwell working on recruitment plans while they waited on the takeover being officially ratified. And despite not having a new boss in place, they have been preparing a comprehensive list of players to present to him on day one in the job. Metinho is prominent in their thoughts, but other clubs are circling now ahead of a summer battle for his services. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
