Rangers are in talks to sign Coventry City winger Jahnoah Markelo, a 23-year-old who has struggled to make an impact under Frank Lampard. The Scottish Premiership club is well-placed to lure the winger to Ibrox this summer and believe there is a deal to be done, after what has proved to be a busy window so far.
What happened?
Sources have revealed that Rangers are in ongoing talks with Coventry City over a deal to sign winger Jahnoah Markelo. The 23-year-old arrived at the CBS Arena in the January transfer window, but has struggled to make an impact under Frank Lampard and could be allowed to move on.
Why it matters for Rangers
Rangers are keen to bolster their squad with new additions, and the signing of a new winger is high on their shortlist given a lack of depth in wide areas. The Scottish Premiership has already begun, with Rangers limping to a 1-1 draw against Dundee United, and they are determined to land new players to help their cause.
What comes next?
Rangers have been keeping a close eye on the winger's situation, and are now in talks to agree terms as they accelerate their plans in the transfer window's final month. Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, a source explained: "Talks are ongoing between Rangers and Coventry City to see if they can get a deal agreed for Markelo."
Which other wingers are on Rangers' radar?
Rangers' pursuit of a new winger has seen them assess a number of potential targets in the transfer market, with Markelo far from the only name on their list. Djedi Gassama and Findlay Curtis are currently the only wide options available to McInnes, with Ross McCausland widely expected to move on before the window closes.
Rangers are currently 4th in the Premiership, with 1 point from 1 game, and are 2 points behind leaders ST Mirren. They have scored 1 goal and conceded 1 this season, and have a next fixture against Kilmarnock on 26 December. Connor Barron and José Cifuentes are currently sidelined.
