Glasgow Rangers have agreed a fee with a club over the signing of an “aggressive” player this summer, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
McCoist gives Martin his backing at Rangers
It’s fair to say that Russell Martin has experienced a testing start to life in charge of the Gers, calling out his players after the opening Scottish Premiership game of the season, and drawing their opening two matches in the competition.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Rangers legend Ally McCoist has shown his support for Martin, though, amid early pressure on the Englishman’s shoulders.
“They’ve got to give him that time. Of that there’s no doubt. He’s got to get his new players in. The first thing you’ve got to say is recruitment. When I say recently, I don’t mean under Russell Martin’s tenure because it’s far too early to judge. But recruitment’s not been good enough. Recruitment’s been shocking, effectively.
“What’s highlighted that is the fact that recruitment across the city has been very, very good. Recruitment at Celtic, particularly under Big Ange, you’ve got a couple of the Japanese lads in. They’ve been excellent. Terrific. So, with a combination of Celtic’s recruitment being very good and Rangers’ being very poor. You’re right up against it. You must give Russell Martin time.”
New signings will only help Martin in his quest to turn things around at Rangers, and a new update claims that some key business is closer to being done than ever.
Rangers agree fee with club over "aggressive" ace
Taking to X, Tavolieri claimed that Rangers and Real Betis have agreed a fee for the signing of Nobel Mendy, with the 20-year-old set to move to Ibrox in a £2.5m deal. In new information, Tavolieri said on Tuesday that Mendy is expected in Scotland on Wednesday to have a medical and that there is also a 20% sell-on clause.
“Betis Sevilla & Rangers FC agreed on a €3M for Nobel Mendy! Understand there will an extra 20% on the added value on the case of a future sale for Betis. Mendy now waiting for documents and expected tomorrow in Scotland to have medical & complete move.”
This will be music to Martin’s ears, with Mendy a young centre-back who can add so much quality and depth to the 39-year-old’s back-line.
The Senegalese has been linked with a move to Rangers for some time now, standing out as a primary target, and it is encouraging to see them close to striking a deal for him.
At 20, Mendy isn’t going to necessarily be a key starter every week, with some inconsistency likely to still be a part of his game, but he has been hailed for his “aggressive” style by The Rangers Journal, and his versatility allows him to thrive at left-back, too.