Rangers boss Michael Beale has cooled reports that Scott Wright is set for an imminent switch to Turkey and Super Lig side Pendikspor.
Speaking after the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in Allan McGregor’s testimonial clash, Rangers boss Beale was providing an update on several players in the Ibrox squad.
Amongst them was Scott Wright, who in the days running up to the fixture was the subject of much reporting around a six-figure switch to Turkey.
Claiming that there is “nothing guaranteed” with regards an exit for the player, the Rangers boss did confirm there have been a number of enquiries
“Scotty this summer has had one or two enquiries,” said Beale.
“I think Scott is at an age where he wants to go and play regularly, I can’t guarantee that. He’ll have to fight for his minutes here like everybody else.
“I’m not willing to guarantee anyone that they’re going to play and I think that he’s at an age that’s he’s good enough to play and that he probably feels that he’s spent a lot of time here trying to get into the team.
“We’re off tomorrow, it’s a rest day, so it gives him a chance to maybe speak to one or two people and make some decisions for himself but there is nothing guaranteed on that one.”
Michael Beale cools Scott Wright Turkey talk
It appears that Rangers fans will need to wait to see if Scott Wright is set for an Ibrox reunion of sorts in Istanbul next season, the winger potentially following Ryan Kent (Fenerbahce) to Turkey.
The Scottish Sun had initially broken the story, whilst the likes of Heart & Hand provided some additional information, claiming Scott Wright was heading to Turkey to speak with Pendikspor after a £500k fee had been agreed.
However, there was confusion when Scott Wright was included on the list of substitutes in the defeat to Newcastle United with the winger eventually playing 20 minutes in the match.
Michael Beale certainly didn’t confirm nor deny the reports surrounding the player, but appeared to cool any suggestion that a move is imminent.
It appears the ball is now in Scott Wright’s court and let’s see how these apparent links to Turkey progress in the coming days.
