Rangers are expected to negotiate the sale of “six or seven” players- Stevie Clifford

Rangers are expected to negotiate the sale of “six or seven” players, but Stevie Clifford believes they have a genuine interest in Albion Rrahmani. The Light Blues have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old striker, along with Aston Villa and Benfica, but reports say Philippe Clement’s side has yet to make an official bid this summer [The 4th Official, 21 May].

While there have been no definite updates on whether the Light Blues’ interest has developed, Clifford concedes the scenario might change in a “split second” as Rangers continue to negotiate. Speaking on The Rangers Review YouTube channel (29 May), he stated: “From what I’ve heard, there was definite interest in him, but I don’t believe there has been any update on that. “Rangers are possibly in the middle of six or seven discussions for significant players, and each will move at its own pace.

We just need to wait and see, these things could happen in a split second. Basically, he could turn up to get a medical tomorrow, we don’t know that’s God’s honest truth.”

Will Rangers and Philippe Clement sign Albion Rrahmani during the summer transfer window?
A new number nine will be top of most supporters’ shopping lists at Ibrox this summer as it is clear the Light Blues need a new striker capable of supporting Cyriel Dessers at the top end of the pitch.

While Danilo is set to return from injury during pre-season, Clement is set to lose Kemar Roofe who will depart Ibrox as a free agent and it remains to be seen whether or not Abdallah Sima will make his stay in Glasgow permanent.

Rrahmani’s record makes for good reading and while he could well cost a pretty penny, he is capable of being a real difference-maker in the race for the title. If a deal can be struck, the Gers would be stupid to let it pass them by.

Hopefully, the Light Blues will act upon their interest sooner rather than later and a transfer can be concluded fast ahead of pre-season. At least supporters can rest easy knowing that the Gers’ interest is real.

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