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Mark Pirie

Leon Balogun to Rangers transfer return rumour already has answer as 'blue fever' declaration hints deal is ON

A return to Rangers for fan favourite Leon Balogun is being touted by some of the diehard punters - and it looks to be a move the defender would jump at given his claims he caught "blue fever" at Ibrox.

The Nigerian international was sold on a move to the English Championship last summer by Michael Beale after claiming the Premiership crown and Scottish Cup during his time in Govan - but his is now a free agent after his one-yard deal was not extended by Gareth Ainsworth. Beale has since left London to take on the number one job at Ibrox and speculation has ramped up that Balogun could reunite with his former boss this summer to bolster the backline.

Claims are circulating that the 35-year-old has already undergone a medical before a return to The Light Blues - and Balogun has already strongly hinted he has unfinished business in Govan. The centre-back has been spotted in the stands taking in Rangers games - and speaking to the Beautiful Game podcast earlier this year Balogun admitted he didn't want to walk away from the club.

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