Journalist Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that Rangers are among several clubs watching FC Zurich striker Philippe Keny. Coventry City and Wrexham are also tracking the 26-year-old. His impressive displays for the Swiss side continue to attract multiple suitors.
Rangers eye FC Zurich’s Philippe Keny ahead of the summer window
The Senegal international has been in the limelight across Europe this season. He joined Zurich from Istanbul Basaksehir on a free transfer last summer. His current deal runs until June 2028. The centre-forward already has 12 goals in 25 appearances this season. Keny has also captained his side in three of their last four league games, and Zurich see him as a genuine leader in the dressing room, not just a reliable scorer.
Clubs from France, Belgium, and the English Championship made moves during the January window, but no deal happened. Currently, FC Zurich hold a strong position due to his current contract. The Swiss club now value him at €2.5 million according to the Transfermarkt update. However, Pete O’Rourke suggests the asking price sits between £4 million and £6 million ahead of the summer.
Can Rangers realistically win this race, and should they try?
Keny spent the early part of his career in the lower French divisions. He eventually made a name for himself at Bandirmaspor. There, 14 goals and seven assists in 36 games earned him a move to Istanbul Basaksehir, but he could not replicate the performance in the higher level. He scored only 13 times in 101 games for the Turkish club, and it raises a big question. Does a player who struggled at Basaksehir truly represent a safe investment for Danny Rohl’s Rangers?
The Swiss Super League offers fewer physical and tactical tests than the Turkish top flight. Therefore, some scepticism remains. His strengths are clear, as he offers an aerial threat and high scoring rates. Keny also shows leadership qualities at just 26. His FotMob average rating of 7.1 and nine league goals confirm his consistency. However, he has also picked up four yellow cards and a red card. Managers will want to assess his temperament carefully.
Rangers have climbed to within four points of league leaders Hearts under Danny Rohl. Rohl still needs a reliable striker to strengthen his attack in big moments. At a price between £4 million and £6 million, Keny is a definite option in a realistic price range. However, Rangers likely need to sell players first to fund the move. Competing against English Championship clubs with larger budgets creates a financial uphill battle for Ibrox. Keny represents a risk rather than a guaranteed upgrade. Rangers should only sign him if they believe his January stay was due to Zurich holding firm, rather than his own hesitation about stepping up to a bigger stage.
