Should Rangers step up their interest in one of the club’s transfer targets over the coming weeks, be warned.
Any offers below the £3.5 million mark are not worth making. The star’s current club are still looking for a fee in excess of £5 million.
Though if Albion Rrahmani proves to be as prolific in Glasgow as he was in Kosovo and Romania, then that would be £5 million very well spent indeed.
Rrahmani won the Golden Boot with Ballkani in 2023 before moving on to Rapid Bucharest and netting a further 19 goals in 30 matches.
Despite the best efforts of Cyriel Dessers – always willing but frequently wasteful – Rangers did not really have a consistent, reliable centre-forward at their disposal last term. Danilo missed most of the campaign through injury while both Abdallah Sima and Fabio Silva have departed after their loan deals came to an end.
Rangers keen on Rapid Bucharest striker Albion Rrahmani
Could Rrahmani be the man to bridge the gap that still exists between Philippe Clement’s team and their Old Firm rivals Celtic at the top of the domestic game?
If the answer is yes, then the 23-year-old poacher could be the best £5 million Rangers have spent in years.
Rapid Bucharest president Viorel Moldovan spoke to Romanian publication Orange Sport on Tuesday. He confirms that Rapid have received an offer, albeit one that fell shy of their demands.
“Rrahmani is a Rapid player. He is a high-quality footballer. We continue to rely on him. Yes, there is an offer for Rrahmani at the moment, but it is insufficient compared to his level and value,” Moldovan explains.
“I really want him to stay and help us achieve our goals.”
Moldovan did not say how much was offered. Or, indeed, who made the offer.
According to Golazo, however, the answer to those two questions are a) £3.5 million and b) Slavia Prague. The Czech giants have emerged as one of Rangers’ biggest rivals for Rrahmani’s signature.
And while the Glasgow giants opened talks with the striker’s camp a fortnight ago – Nils Koppen reportedly met his agent during a transfer summit in Mexico, per Digi Sport – it appears that the only serious offer on the table so far has come from Slavia Prague.
Cyriel Dessers linked with Ibrox exit
Rangers appear to still be in the chase for Rrahmani despite Hamza Igamane’s likely arrival from RAF Rabat. The tricky, skilful Igamane is reportedly heading to Ibrox for around £1.7 million, on a five-year contract, per the Scottish Sun.
Reports claiming that Dessers could leave for Greece, however, suggests that Rangers could be in the market for two centre-forwards this summer. It may be a case of Rrahmani and Igamane, rather than Rrahmani or Igamane therefore.
Rrahmani, however, was coy when asked about his future this week. His focus remains on Rapid for the time being, the club’s pre-season preparations set to begin under former Celtic boss Neil Lennon soon.
“I am ready, we want to give our best in the training camp,” said Rrahmani as quoted by Digi Sport.
“I didn’t have a very long vacation, but I relaxed. I feel very good physically. I had a good first interaction with Neil Lennon.
“We have high expectations from next season, we have a good team. If we don’t have any more bad luck, I think we can win a trophy.
“I’m still here, I want to prepare, my focus is on Rapid. I’m not disappointed that I haven’t left yet, I’m a professional and I give 100% wherever I am.”
