Rangers ‘close’ to Jefte deal after player has ‘already said yes’.
Rangers target Jefte “has already said yes” to a move to Ibrox, as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano exclusively reveals to GIVEMESPORT that a switch to the Gers is “close.”
Phillipe Clement’s side have endured a quiet 2024 winter transfer window but could ramp up their business in the final days of the market as they look to
challenge for the Scottish Premiership title and reach the latter stages of the Europa League.
Rangers still trail in the race for the top-flight title, but recent results have seen them pushed back into contention at the top of the table.
Jefte, currently on loan at APOEL Nicosia from Brazilian giants Fluminense, is keen on a switch to Ibrox and looks set to depart Cyprus in the coming days.
Rangers fans haven’t had a busy 2024 winter transfer window to celebrate as the market’s 1st February deadline approaches in the coming days.
The Gers started their business for the year by confirming the arrival of Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Fabio Silva on loan until the end of the 2023/24 season.
The Portugal U21 international’s arrival could replace Sam Lammers, who has temporarily departed for FC Utrecht.
Rangers have also secured the signing of FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Mohamed Diomande on an initial loan deal, with an obligation to buy in the summer.
The Gers will splash €5m (£4.3m) on the Ivory Coast U23 international, who has played in over 100 matches for the Danish outfit, including fixtures in European competition.
After adding two fresh faces this winter, Rangers could add at least one more in the next few days.
According to reports, a deal to sign left-back Jefte is close after the on-loan Fluminense man was left out of APOEL’s squad on 26th January.
Reports from the Mediterranean have revealed that any move for the 20-year-old left-back could be worth as low as £400,000.
It would represent a coup for Rangers, who could potentially sanction the departure of either Borna Barisic or Ridvan Yilmaz with the defender’s arrival. The former could soon depart Ibrox, with the 31-year-old out of contract this summer.
Meanwhile, Yilmaz has found opportunities challenging since his signing for Rangers in the summer of 2022 and could also look for a fresh start elsewhere.
Therefore, Jefte’s signing could be crucial to begin a domino effect elsewhere in the market at Ibrox.