BBC Sport have mentioned Rangers as potentially being an interested party in new Swansea City striker Jerry Yates before his move to Wales from Blackpool.
In a report which quotes the 26-year-old forward, the national broadcaster namedrops Rangers specifically as potential Jerry Yates suitors.
As things transpired, the striker would move to Swansea in a £2.5m deal this summer following Blackpool’s relegation to League One at the end of last season.
Whilst quoting an interview the striker did with BBC Wales, BBC Sport suggest that Rangers were keen Jerry Yates suitors alongside a host of Championship sides.
Speaking to the broadcaster, the striker claims that he’s happy with the move to Swansea and reckons his tireless style will suit their possession-based game.
“Playing against them in the last two seasons caused me nightmares,” Yates said. “So if you can’t beat them, join them.”
BBC Sport mention Rangers alongside Jerry Yates
Rangers have been extensively linked with a move for Yates since the management of Steven Gerrard, with the links reappearing heading into the summer window.
Back in April, there were claims that Rangers scouted Jerry Yates amid a run of explosive form with Blackpool, the striker’s 14 Championship goals last season not enough to prevent the Seasiders’ relegation.
However, it appears the Ibrox side’s attentions have been firmly elsewhere in this window with the club backing Michael Beale in the transfer market with regards the forward line.
Having already secured the signings of Sam Lammers, Abdallah Sima and Cyriel Dessers, Rangers are also moving for Brazilian striker Danilo following the summer exits of Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos.
With all due respect to Jerry Yates, who is a solid addition for Swansea, Rangers are shopping in a different market and let’s hope the decision not to pursue any interest pays off in the seasons to come.
