Rangers are actively searching for a top striker this summer, with Albion Rrahmani catching the eye of manager Philippe Clement after an impressive season at Rapid Bucharest in Romania. The recent appointment of former Parkhead boss Neil Lennon as the club’s manager has added an intriguing twist to the transfer pursuit.
Cyriel Dessers, the leading goal scorer at Rangers last season, received mixed reviews for his performances. Speculations suggest a potential transfer fee of £6.7m for Rrahmani, while reports indicate that Rangers have positioned themselves around the £5m mark.
Derek Ferguson speculates that Lennon may look to leverage Rangers’ interest in Rrahmani to negotiate for a higher fee, emphasizing Lennon’s desire to secure a hefty sum for the talented striker. Ferguson shared his thoughts with Ibrox News, expressing doubts about Lennon’s willingness to facilitate a move to Rangers: “Neil won’t just hand him over to us. If he’s a quality striker capable of scoring 40 goals, Neil Lennon won’t make it easy for Rangers Football Club.”
Ferguson stressed the importance of acquiring a quality striker, highlighting Dessers’ inconsistent form despite his 22-goal tally. He emphasized the need for players with resilience and a winning mentality, rather than just being “nice guys.” Ferguson concluded that if Rrahmani fits the desired profile, Rangers should pursue the deal—even though Lennon might raise the price to create obstacles for them.
