If a report from Tuttosport is believed to be true, long-term Rangers target Cyriel Dessers is now in the books of Serie A outfit Torino. Haji Wright, the other transfer target, has emerged as one of the most prominent candidates for a potential move to Fenerbahce, TorosGazeti understands.
Rangers have already secured the services of Sam Lammers from Atalanta for a fee of around £3.5m. The Dutch ‘number 9’ is tipped to replace Alfredo Morelos high up the pitch, but the Light Blues are keen on strengthening the frontline with another striking option. Morelos enjoyed a blistering six-year stay with 124 goals in 269 games. However, he decided to run down his contract to experience a new challenge away from Ibrox.
Lammers had a difficult time since joining Atalanta. The loan spells with Eintracht Frankfurt, Empoli and Sampdoria did not work out either, but a fresh start in Scotland offers him the opportunity to revive his form and restore his scoring skills while spearheading the attack.
Besides Lammers, the Gers have Antonio Colak and Kemar Roofe who are lauded by the fans for their sharpness and poaching traits in front of the goal. Having said that, they underwent a stop-start spell due to persistent injury problems and the gaffer Michael Beale must not entirely rely on the pair with more than fifty games to play for in all competitions.
Why It Is Concerning For Rangers
Torino, in urgent need of reinforcements, are weighing up a move for Dessers despite Cremonese’s relegation from Serie A. The Nigeria international netted 6 goals and laid on 2 more in 26 league games, but his past stints in Belgium and the Netherlands exhibit his expertise as a targetman. Rangers are chasing his signing for quite some time, but it’s up to the player now if he prefers to continue in Italy rather than plying his trade in Scottish football.
Wright, on the other hand, was subject to a seven-figure bid from the Light Blues. But the probability of a potential transfer is fading away rapidly with Fener president Ali Koc determined to bring him in prior to the forthcoming season.
After a couple of impressive campaigns in Antalyaspor colours, the USMNT international is gearing up for the next career move with the Turkish giants. While the transfer of Dessers is more likely than Wright’s, it remains to be seen whether Torino’s approach becomes official in the due course of time.
