The centre-back crisis at Ibrox looks to be nearing a solution
Philippe Clement is in dire need of defensive reinforcements after Robin Propper limped off in the victory over Aberdeen with Leon Balogun now the only fit senior centre-back on the books with John Souttar , Dujon Sterling , Neraysho Kasanwirjo already sidelined. Clinton Nsiala and Leon King have been drafted into the first-team picture in recent weeks but the Light Blues now look set to dip into the transfer market.
The Sun report that the Ligue 1 side and Rangers are "locked in talks" over a deal for the 22-year-old Fernandes. French sides Toulouse and Angers are also said to have shown an interest this month. Fernandes joined from Portuguese club Arouca in a £2million deal 12 months ago but has yet to make a first-team appearance for the club - and is said to be keen to ramp up his game time.
It comes with Marseille fringe man Bamo Meite appearing to be off the table. The 23-year-old has been on the Light Blues shopping lis just months after his £9m move to the Stade Veledrome. L’Équipe report the centre-back is set to remain in Ligue 1. Montpellier have opened discussions with Olympique de Marseille over a loan move.
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