With Sam Lammers announced, Michael Beale would appear to be wanting to tick Jonathan Panzo off for Rangers pretty quickly too.
Moves for Cyriel Dessers, Jose Cifuentes and Luis Palma have gone quiet, however, the link to the 22-year old defender is strengthening.
Confirming the signing of Lammers, Fabrizio Romano reiterated on Twitter that Jonathan Panzo is very much on the gaffer’s most wanted list.
“Talks continue over Jonathan Panzo deal as many clubs want him — Rangers are insisting.”
Michael Beale definitely seems focussed on getting as much work done as possible in this transfer window as early as possible.
Not only does this help when it comes to pre-season, but it might catch other teams cold who are maybe monitoring the situations of the same players.
Jonathan Panzo on Michael Beale’s radar for Rangers
In Jonathan Panzo, Rangers have identified a left-footed centre-half who can also play at left-back.
Exactly the sort of versatility that the Gers boss has been looking for this summer.
With Dujon Sterling signed for the other side of defence, bringing in Panzo too would give Beale a lot more options for his defence both in terms of during matches and in formations.
A £2.5m bid has been reported for the Nottingham Forest defender and Rangers will be hoping that Ross Wilson can do them a favour.
The former sporting director will have his feet well under the table at the City Ground now and having such a strong contact could give Michael Beale the edge in getting this one over the line.
If Jonathan Panzo is the next addition to the squad, the next defence related Rangers transfers will surely be exits.
It’s one thing getting your targets in early but the wage bill is on the rise.
