Rangers already have “dream” Lawrence replacement in forgotten star

Glasgow Rangers look set for a big summer of change during the transfer window as there have already been a number of alterations to the playing squad.

 

Head of recruitment Nils Koppen has been hard at work to make key additions to Philippe Clement’s group at Ibrox and has already landed a number of deals.

 

Connor Barron, Jefte, Oscar Cortes, Clinton Nsiala, and Liam Kelly have all been brought in to bolster the manager’s options across the park, with Hamza Igamane and Yusuf Kabadayi also linked with moves to the club.

The Light Blues have already allowed a number of first-team players to move on from Glasgow, such as Jon McLaughlin, Borna Barisic, Kemar Roofe, John Lundstram, and Ryan Jack as they all departed upon the expiry of their contracts at the end of May.

Further senior professionals could be on their way out as Birmingham have been linked with an interest in Connor Goldson and Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly keen on Scott Wright.

 

Another player who could be ditched by the Scottish giants before the summer transfer window slams shut is attacking midfielder Tom Lawrence.

European interest in Rangers attacker

It was recently reported by Turkish outlet Kartal Haber, via the Daily Record, that Besiktas are preparing an offer to sign the Wales international to bolster their squad.

 

They are currently managed by former Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who signed Lawrence for the Light Blues, and he wants to reunite with the experienced playmaker ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

However, the outlet did not reveal how much the Super Lig side are willing to offer the Scottish Premiership side to sign the former Derby County wizard.

Last month, Football Insider reported that Rangers will demand a fee of around £5m to sell the player they signed from the Rams on a free transfer in the summer of 2022.

 

It now remains to be seen whether or not Besiktas, or any other potentially interested side, are willing or able to splash out a fee of £5m for the 30-year-old midfielder.