As the APOEL loanee gets ready to forgo one possible title challenge in favor of another, Rangers are getting closer to signing Fluminense prospect Jefte.
On Friday, Rangers added their second January signing when Mohamed Diomande made the big £4.3 million transfer from Nordsjaelland.
Diomande has joined Fabio Silva at Rangers, and before this week’s transfer deadline, there might be more new arrivals.
Given the uncertainty surrounding Borna Barisic’s and Ridvan Yilmaz’s long-term prospects, adding another left defender appears to be a top priority.
Brazilian left defender Jefte is a surprise target for Rangers, as it appears he will likely sign with the Gers before the transfer window closes.
By no means is Jefte a household name, but he has contributed significantly to this season’s title push.
Jefte appears ready to drop his pursuit of the APOEL title in favor of the Rangers.
The Brazilian has struggled to make an impression with the Copa Libertadores winners and is currently on loan at the Cypriot team APOEL Nicosia.
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With three goals and four assists in 18 league games, Jefte has demonstrated his attacking abilities from left back this season, making a significant impact.
Now, four points ahead of Rangers’ previous Europa division opponent, Aris Limassol, are APOEL and Jefte leading the division in Cyprus.
APOEL hasn’t won the league since 2019, but Jefte now appears prepared to relocate to Glasgow instead of pursuing a championship in Cyprus.
Rangers does, after all, still have a chance to win the Scottish Premiership this year. With a game remaining and five points behind Celtic, Rangers are still in the hunt, and any attempt to challenge for the top spot under Philippe Clement will depend on their January acquisitions.
That would be Jefte’s profile, and in a very daring move for his career, the Brazilian is getting closer to switching from one championship race to another.
Few Brazilians have played for Rangers; Jefte will join Danilo at Ibrox, following in the footsteps of stars like as Emerson and Emilson Cribari.
Jefte appears to be willing to forfeit a chance to win a title with APOEL in order to pursue his belief that joining Rangers is the best career decision.
Who knows? Jefte might finish the season having contributed to two championship victories, one with Rangers and one with APOEL.
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