The high-stakes pursuit of United States international Bryan Reynolds has entered its definitive endgame, with Rangers pushing hard to cross the finish line ahead of their European rivals.
According to an update from respected Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the recruitment team at Ibrox is locked in an intense, final-stage battle with Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais to secure the 25-year-old’s signature.
Both clubs are now in a direct sprint to convince the attack-minded right-back of their respective sporting projects, with a resolution to the saga now just days away.
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Westerlo to bag £3.5m from Reynolds transfer
Reynolds has been a standout performer in Belgium for KVC Westerlo, heavily attracting scouting networks with his athletic profile, recovery pace, and output on the right flank.
While Westerlo have accepted that the defender will depart this summer, they have established a firm financial boundary.
Tavolieri reports that the Belgian outfit expects the final package to land between £3.5million and £4.3million.
With Rangers likely moving aggressively to structure terms around that initial £3.5m baseline, negotiations are reaching a critical boiling point.
It is worth noting that the Gers have already had a £2.2m bid rejected by Westerlo.
Rangers News revealed last week that the Glaswegian giants have tabled a second offer, although the exact figure remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, Rennes’ last reported bid stands at £3.3m.
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Rangers in direct showdown with Rennes
Securing a dynamic right-back has been a top priority for Rangers even before they appointed Derek McInnes as their manager, with James Tavernier leaving the club at the end of last season.
While Rennes present a formidable threat given the financial pull and prestige of Ligue 1, Rangers are capitalising on the lure of guaranteed European football and the unique atmosphere of a packed Ibrox.
The pitch has been made, the figures have been crunched, and the ball is now entirely in the player’s court.
With Reynolds expected to deliver his final answer imminently, Rangers fans will be watching anxiously to see if the Andrew Cavenagh-led board can successfully secure this major defensive coup in the coming days.
