Rangers bid for player could cause 'conflict', it'd be a record in one regard - report

Rangers have already brought in three new players this window, but it does not look like they are finished there.

Andreas Skov Olsen has followed Tuur Rommens and Tochi Chukwuani in joining Rangers so far this month, doing so on an initial loan basis.

Rangers have also offloaded Kieran Dowell, as well as loaning out Lyall Cameron, to help balance the squad.

But it seems as though more incomings can be expected at Ibrox before too long if Rangers chiefs get their wish.

Rangers involved in poker game for Ryan Naderi transfer

News emerged on Monday that Rangers had submitted a £2.6million bid for Hansa Rostock ace Ryan Naderi.

However, Hansa Rostock rejected Rangers’ bid for Naderi, despite it being a record for a team in the third tier of German football.

Now, in a report by TAG24 on Wednesday, it is suggested that the German side face some “conflict” as sporting director Amir Shapourzadeh is blocking negotiations.

This is despite Rangers meeting Rostock’s asking price for the striker, who has eight goals and four assists in 17 league appearances this season.

As highlighted by the Sofascore graphic above, Naderi is outperforming his expected goals (xG) and scores from almost one in every two shots he takes.

• Read more: Rangers leave former Celtic player perplexed amid Elijah Just transfer latest

What is Naderi’s stance on Rangers move?

Naderi will be on a considerably higher salary at Rangers and be playing at a higher level, making it understandable why he wants the move.

Indeed, the same report says Naderi considers this a “one-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, so Rostock standing in his way could cause problems.

That said, Naderi is said to be remaining professional and he is set to play for Rostock against Ingolstadt this weekend.

The German side are under no pressure to sell, and even if the £2.6m that has been tabled is enticing, it is clearly not enough for them to sign off on the deal.

Rangers have other transfer options lined up, but it is clear Naderi is highly thought of by those at Ibrox.

Rostock are taking a big gamble on Naderi, seemingly believing they can earn even more come the end of the campaign.

For Rangers’ part, they must decide whether it is worth offering even more or just backing off before it becomes too late to find someone else.

Stay up to date this winter with our Rangers transfer tracker. Click to see every done deal at Ibrox, plus expert reaction from our team of writers.

The post Rangers bid for player could cause 'conflict', it'd be a record in one regard - report appeared first on Ibrox News.