Rangers lead transfer race for Michy Batshuayi as Philippe Clement schedules talks with striker over shock move
RANGERS could be set to pull off a major transfer coup by signing Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi.
SunSport understands the Ibrox club are in the hunt to lure the ex-Chelsea hitman to Scotland on a shock short-term deal.
Batshuayi, 30, is on his way out of Turkish club Fenerbahce having failed to agree a new deal.
And it’s believed Philippe Clement has made a pitch to snap up his countryman with crucial talks expected in the next 24 hours.
Gers fly out to a winter training camp in La Manga this week with the Gers boss hopeful of landing Batshuayi in time for the trip.
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.
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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.
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 - with a potential move to Rangers certain to excite Light Blues supporters.
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Clement wants to increase his firepower for the second half of the season with Danilo facing three months out injured and Cyriel Dessers struggling for form.
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