Rangers FC Reportedly Eyeing Israeli International Dor Turgeman as First Signing Under Russell Martin
Rangers Football Club are said to be making Israeli international Dor Turgeman their top target as the club’s new era under manager Russell Martin gets underway. The 21-year-old Maccabi Tel Aviv striker has been in impressive form this season, netting 20 goals and catching the attention of scouts from Ibrox.
According to reports in Israel, including one from Sport 5, Rangers have already opened talks with Maccabi Tel Aviv over a potential summer move for Turgeman. The young striker’s price tag is estimated to be around £4m, a fee that would fit comfortably within Rangers’ £20m summer budget.
The arrival of Turgeman would be a significant coup for Martin and new sporting director Kevin Thelwell, who are looking to strengthen the squad ahead of the club’s crucial Champions League clashes this summer. With a major potential resale value, the young striker fits the bill for a club looking to balance its books while also competing at the highest level.
As The Scottish Sun reported earlier this year, Rangers were heavily represented at Turgeman’s matches, scouting out the talented youngster. It appears that their interest has now turned into concrete action, with the club pushing to secure his signature.
Rangers’ summer budget will be ratified at the club’s EGM later this month, when new chairman Andrew Cavanagh and his 49ers investors are confirmed as shareholders. The club’s financial planning is set to be a key topic of discussion, with player trading expected to play a significant role in the club’s model going forward.
Stewart Robertson, a key figure at Rangers, recently confirmed that the club are in discussions with new ownership about how best to utilise their investment. He added: “Player trading is a key part of the club’s model going forward. So a decent portion will be allocated towards player trading, but we’re not going to get into specific amounts just now.”
The potential signing of Turgeman will be seen as a statement of intent from Martin and Thelwell, who are looking to build a competitive squad capable of challenging on multiple fronts. The Israeli international’s arrival would also follow the club’s reported interest in Brazilian youth star Metinho, who has been dubbed the ‘Brazilian Pogba’.
Martin and his team will be keen to move quickly to secure Turgeman’s signature, as the young striker’s profile continues to rise. As The Scottish Sun reported, Rangers are not the only club eyeing up Turgeman, and a deal may need to be struck swiftly to avoid competition from other suitors.
In related news, Metinho, the Brazilian youth star, has been on Rangers’ radar for some time. Born in DR Congo but moving to Rio de Janeiro at the age of one, Metinho has been likened to Paul Pogba, the French international midfielder.
The Scottish Sun understands that Rangers are keen to bolster their attacking options this summer and Turgeman is seen as a top target. A deal for the Israeli international would be a major coup for Martin and Thelwell, who are looking to make a significant impact in their first summer at the helm.
The club’s fans will be eagerly anticipating the announcement of Turgeman’s arrival, which would signal a new era at Ibrox under Martin and Thelwell. As the summer transfer window heats up, Rangers are set to be one of the key players in the market.
(All information sourced from The Scottish Sun: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/14898829/rangers-talks-striker-russell-martin-first-signing-dor-turgeman/)
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