Nils Koppen Wantaway and Philippe Clement may have a busy window at Ibrox. With speculations in Switzerland intensifying discussions over a return to Rangers, Nikola Katic is still thinking about his future at FC Zurich.
Although defender Rafael Fernandes has been signed by Philippe Clement on loan from Lille so far this month, the Light Blues continue to struggle with injuries at the back as the January transfer window draws to a conclusion. With John Souttar, Dujon Sterling, and Neraysho Kasanwirjo sitting on the sidelines and Robin Propper the only healthy senior center-back on the roster, Leon Balogun hobbled off during the Europa League loss to Manchester United.
While Leon King is back in the starting lineup, Clinton Nsiala has been the Dutchman’s partner in recent weeks. According to a recent report by Record Sport, Bosnian Katic is eager to return to Glasgow and is prepared to quit FC Zurich.
As the center-back considers his options, reports from Switzerland indicate that Katic is currently training away from the first team squad ahead of Sunday’s match against FC Luzern. According to Tagesan-Zeiger, his current club is open to a move, and a return to Ibrox is on the table.
“We have a number of players who are still considering a transfer,” stated sporting director Milos Malenovic in response to a question concerning the 28-year-old’s future. Not all of these guys have left yet.
Who else leaves us will determine what happens next. However, we want to fortify ourselves even if we remain together.
In the closing days of the window, Ibrox may see more departures than arrivals, although Rabbi Matondo’s loan transfer to Coventry City has fallen through. With players like Findlay Curtis and Zak Lovelace promoted from the B squad, the winger is no longer part of Clement‘s first-team ambitions.
“I’m not going to speak about that one today,” Coventry manager Frank Lampard said, remaining reticent about any deal for Matondo. He plays for the Rangers, so I believe it is polite to avoid talking about that one just now.”
Tutto Mercato Web reports that Cagliari will “step up” their bid to bring the striker to the club on loan before the end of the month. Tom Lawrence is free to discuss an exit with clubs and sign a pre-contract agreement after entering the final six months of his deal. Besiktas has been named as an interest party, but Burnley has been encouraged to make a move if they are unable to sign Morgan Whittaker. Cyriel Dessers scored against United after coming off the bench when he came off the bench.
Clinton Morrison, a mainstay of the English Football League, said Football League World: “I don’t think it would be a bad signing.” Burnley might pursue Lawrence if they are unable to acquire Whittaker. The signing would be beneficial. Don’t be offended by that if Lawrence is available.
Additionally, it appears that Crocked Kasanwirjo will officially retire from Rangers. Since sustaining a severe knee injury in November, the Feyenoord loanee has been out of commission.
According to AD, the Dutch powerhouse wanted to “end the loan contract prematurely and has therefore scheduled a meeting with the Scottish club.” Feyenoord had already met the Eredivise’s cap on temporary departures to foreign clubs, therefore this will allow another player to go on loan to a foreign league.
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