Rangers, a regrouped and resurgent force under Steven Gerrard, are aiming to reclaim the Scottish crown by dethroning Celtic in the upcoming season. They have already roped in an array of new names for the next campaign and are still in the market to bolster the squad furthermore. Players are eager to be a part of the project being run in Ibrox and Bahlul Mustafazada, the Azerbaijani centre-half, has issued a ‘come and get me plea’ for both the Glasgow giants.
According to the Daily Record, the 22-year-old has responded to the rumours and revealed his desperateness to make this move happen. Although he is open to a switch to either of the two, Gerrard’s aura has put the Bears in the driving seat if an offer his tabled.
“I would do anything to try and make this move happen. Celtic or Rangers? For me, there is no difference. Yes, it would be interesting to work with a coach like Steven Gerrard, but the main thing for me is my development.”
Stated the youngster who enjoyed an impressive run with FK Qabala and played a part in his side’s maiden Cup glory.
Mustafazada has recently joined the national camp for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Hungary and Slovakia. He will be scouted and scrutinised over the next few days and the player, too, must focus on his game to secure a high-profile transfer this summer.
Rangers roped in Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic last season, and they delivered some towering performances in the heart of their backline. However, the Gers need further reinforcements following the return of Joe Worrall to his parent club Nottingham Forest upon completion of a season-long loan spell. The Gers have been chasing Oldham centre-back George Edmundson for a while, but the hardball tactics employed by the League Two outfit has made it quite tricky for the 54-time Scottish Champions.
The Azerbaijan international, meanwhile, will be a free agent next month (according to Transfermarket) and should be offered a trial by the Light Blues before sanctioning a potential Bosman transfer. He is strong, combative and the ability to operate as a defensive midfielder which would allow the gaffer to rotate his options more frequently.
Celtic, the treble ‘treble’ winners, have been monitoring his status for a while (as claimed by the Herald). Their Glasgow rivals must step up the chase now and tie Mustafazada down to a contract fending off the Hoops’ interest in the decorated prospect.
