Despite strengthening considerably in January, it looks as though Rangers aren’t wasting any time in identifying potential summer transfer targets.
According to an A Bola report, Rangers are interested in Josip Vukovic.
He’s hardly a household name in Scotland, though.
Therefore, here are a a few facts about the player who Steven Gerrard may want to bring to Ibrox.
1) Born in Split, Croatia in 1992, he is 26 years old.
2) Vukovic is currently contracted to Primeira Liga outfit, Maritimo. He moved to Portuguese football on a three-year contract last summer, after
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3)
He is a defensive midfielder and at 6ft, he offers a physical presence. So far this season, he has made 16 appearances and has been sent off once.
4) He is a former Croatia youth international, with 12 caps at U19 level.
5) As of 11 January, his Transfermarkt valuation is £360k.
Furthermore, if reports are to be believed, it’s thought that Rangers are facing competition for his services.
Several Premier League clubs, including Wolves and Chelsea, have been touted as potential suitors by talkSPORT.
It’s early days, yet, though.
With plenty of time left to run on his current deal, there won’t be any pre-contract agreements here.
Rangers are already well stocked in terms of central midfield options.
Therefore, this guy will need to be special to warrant engaging in a chase for his services.
