Rangers have been told they will need to pay close to £6 million for Besiktas left-back Ridvan Yilmaz, according to reports,
The 21-year-old Turkish defender was a regular for Kara Kartallar last season as they finished sixth in the Super Lig. He has been linked with a move away this summer though and one potential destination has emerged as Ibrox, with Rangers keen on defensive recruits.
It comes after left-sided defender Calvin Bassey departed in a deal worth over £20 million to Ajax and centre-back Ben Davies arrived as a replacement.
Bassey primarily shares a position with Yilmaz though and Light Blues boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst seemingly wants a natural replacement for the Nigerian international. The Daily Mail report the 2022 Europa League finalists have made their move with a package of around £4 million offered. But the Istanbul-based club want more and are said to be eyeing a £6 million valuation.
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The Times reports though that it is Rangers' 'hope' a deal in the £4 million region can be struck with Besiktas.
It's been a busy summer at Ibrox and alongside Davies, van Bronckhorst has brought in John Souttar, Antonio Colak, Rabbi Matondo, Tom Lawrence and Malik Tillman.
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They've made plenty back though in transfer fees with Bassey's blockbuster move and Joe Aribo heading to Southampton.
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