The Rangers seem to be missing out on two top signings. Hull City are about to win the race for Jens Hjertø-Dahl, and Coventry star Jahnoah Markelo is closing in on a move to Egyptian side Al Ahly.
TEAMtalk writes today that the Rangers have now turned their attention to an exciting alternative.
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Hull is making great progress in the search for Hjertø-Dahl, and the negotiations are progressing significantly. A move to the newly promoted Premier League team now looks very likely. Hull’s determination has put them firmly in the driver’s seat – and Rangers face the prospect of seeing one of their preferred options slip away.
Meanwhile, Coventry winger Markelo seems to be on his way to Cairo, where Al Ahly has become the clear favourite. Talks between the player’s representatives and the Egyptian giants are believed to be smooth – further weakening any realistic hope of an arrival at Ibrox.
This is a double setback for the “Light Blues” in their efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
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Rangers are aiming for 43 goal points
The Rangers’ recruiting department had identified both players as potential additions to add depth and quality in key areas. Now they have been forced to reconsider their priorities.
Attention has turned to other targets – and TEAMtalk sources confirm that Rangers are still interested in Camilo Mena from Polish club Gdansk.
The 23-year-old Mena signed for Gdansk in 2023 and has recorded an impressive 14 goals and 29 assists in 87 appearances for the club to date – a total of 43 goal points.
The club is said to have established contact with the relevant parties around the attacker, but discussions are still at an early stage. Considerable work is required on both a contractual and personal level before something can be described as advanced.
The early stage of the Mena investigation underscores how fluid the Rangers’ recruitment strategy is. Although the disappointment of Hjertø-Dahl and Markelo seems inevitable, the willingness to explore new paths shows a determination to remain active in the market.
Whether the interest in the Gdansk winger develops into something more concrete depends on further talks in the coming days. So far, the situation can best be described as exploratory.
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