Ridvan Yilmaz makes shock U-turn as £4.2m transfer news emerges at Rangers

Ridvan Yilmaz makes shock U-turn as £4.2m transfer news emerges at Rangers. Ridvan Yilmaz is ready to leave Rangers to join Besiktas before the transfer window closes, according to Firat Gunayer.

The Turkish journalist revealed via his Rabona YouTube channel (2 February) that Besiktas president Serdan Adali has convinced Yilmaz of the transfer despite the left-back initially stating that he does not want to return to Turkiye. Rangers Lose Out On ‘Glimmer of Light’ – Wyness:…

However, the Light Blues will only let the 23-year-old leave on loan if the Super Lig giants agree to make the move permanent for around £3.75-4.2million, thus making it the “biggest” problem for his suitors.

Adali is not prepared to pay as high as £4.2m for Yilmaz and is, therefore, waiting to see if the Glasgow outfit will ease their stance.

Philippe Clement to sanction Ridvan Yilmaz exit at Rangers?
It is unclear if Philippe Clement will allow Yilmaz to leave, especially this late in the window.

MORE RANGERS STORIES .However, the Gers may be willing to do business with Besiktas if the finances are right for them as they insist on a mandatory buy clause at £3.75-4.2m.

It is worth noting that the Premiership heavyweights signed the Turkiye international for £3.4m in the summer of 2022 [Sky Sports].Therefore, they are keen to make a profit on Yilmaz’s sale if they are to sanction an exit at this stage in the winter transfer window.

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Clement may not be too concerned about letting the defender leave, with Jefte more or less being his first-choice left-back.Besiktas, for their part, need not hurry to complete the transfer as the transfer window in Turkey does not close until next Tuesday, 11 February.

Meanwhile, Yilmaz is not the only player linked with a move away from Ibrox ahead of the deadline day in Scotland on Monday (3 February).

Cyriel Dessers could also be on his way out of Govan before the window slams shut.

In other Rangers news, a new Ryan Kent transfer update has emerged at Ibrox ahead of the transfer deadline.

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Rangers may do some more business before the winter transfer window slams shut on Monday.

Philippe Clement’s side have had a quiet window in terms of signings, with Rafael Fernandes being the only player to come through the doors at Ibrox.

However, they have sanctioned loan exits for four players, including Rabbi Matondo and Kieran Dowell, while Alex Lowry has joined Wycombe Wanderers on a permanent deal.

Meanwhile, a few players, including Cyriel Dessers and Ridvan Yilmaz continue to be linked with a move away from Govan ahead of deadline day.

Here, Ibrox News rounds up all the transfer news from Sunday, 2 February.

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Ridvan Yilmaz twist emerges
Turkish journalist Gokmen Ozcan reported on 1 February that Besiktas are most interested in signing Yilmaz before the window closes.

However, in a quick turn of events, it emerged that the left-back could end up staying in Glasgow, with the Super Lig giants targeting AS Roma’s Samuel Dahl [Sabah].

Meanwhile, Clement has insisted that Yilmaz is not expected to leave the Light Blues despite talk of an imminent exit [BBC Scotland].

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Afonso Moreira update drops at Rangers
Rangers have been credited with an interest in signing Afonso Moreira from Sporting CP in the final days of the winter transfer window.

However, those claims are wide of the mark, according to Record Sport (2 February), with sources close to the Primeira Liga club dismissing the Gers’ interest in the 19-year-old.

Shock Zak Lovelace exit on cards
Zak Lovelace could be in line for a shock return to the Championship before the deadline on Monday [William Scott, 1 February].

Millwall are reportedly interested in re-signing the 19-year-old as they prepare for a busy end to the window.

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Rangers ace Zak Lovelace is linked with a late exit. [Credit: Imago]
To add fuel to the fire, Clement left the attacker from his matchday squad to face Ross County on Sunday (2 February) despite him being part of the team in Rangers’ last two Premiership games.

Rangers miss out on Aaron Anselmino
Rangers have been linked with a deadline-busting move for Aaron Anselmino at Chelsea [Scottish Sun, 2 February].

However, that ship has already sailed, with Marseille agreeing to sign the teenage centre-back on loan, according to the very reliable Fabrizio Romano.

In other Rangers news, this Gers star was caught in a “howler” on BBC in the 4-0 win against Ross County.

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