Fenerbahce reveal stunning move for Italian Euro winner amid Michy Batshuayi to Rangers and Ryan Kent exit options
FENERBAHCE outgoings transfers have been in sharp focus for Scottish football fans.
But one of their incomings could have a knock-on effect to Rangers old boy Ryan Kent, and the club's pursuit of Michy Batshuayi.
Sunsport revealed in an exclusive last night, how Ibrox boss Philippe Clement was keen to open talks with the Belgian striker - and discussions could begin within the next 24 hours.
Rangers flew out to La Manga this morning without the striker as the Istanbul side prepared to face Konyaspor tonight.
However they are as busy off the pitch as they are on it and announced the imminent arrival of Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci.
The nine-time Serie A winner and Euro 2020 winner is due to touch down in Turkey today for a medical ahead of a move.
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And that could be the transfer tipping point for the likes of Batshuayi and Kent.
Fener's foreigner count could lead to some of their star names leaving Istanbul.
Turkish clubs can sign up to 14 foreign players to their squads - and only play eight within their matchday teams.
Currently Fenerbahce have 15 non-nationals on their books including the likes of Fred, Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic.
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If that becomes 16 with Bonucci's arrival - two foreigners will be forced to move on with exit talk continuing around Ryan Kent.
Hull City were linked but the winger has also been tipped to move to Saudi Arabia this month.
Batshuayi meanwhile could become a Rangers player as a decision is reached on his expiring deal.
Fenerbahce could deal him in for a further one-year extension, but the striker is keen for regular game time to earn a place in Belgium's Euro 2024 squad for Germany this summer.
And we revealed how Ibrox could be a shock short-term destination under Belgian boss Clement.
There are still a number of other clubs eager to sign the one-time £33million goalscorer with reports in Turkey claiming Everton are keen on a loan deal.
But Rangers are believed to be leading the chase as they look to bolster their squad for the Premiership title run-in with a serious piece of transfer business.
Batshuayi has scored eight goals this season but has a huge reputation within the game.
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As well as Chelsea, he’s also started for Marseille, Borussia Dortmund and Crystal Palace in his career so far.
He has 52 international caps for Belgium and 27 goals.
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