Rangers are interested in signing Hungarian midfielder Milan Vitalis from ETO FC this summer.
The Light Blues are busy shaping their midfield options this summer, with Dan Neil, Elliot Watt, Cammy Devlin and Luca Stephenson all linked with a move to the Govan club.
Vitalis represents a different kind of option as an emerging central European talent who has caught the eye of multiple clubs after a remarkable season in Hungary, with his profile adding an interesting dimension to Rangers’ recruitment planning.
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Rangers in race for Vitalis as Celtic hold advantage
According to Hungarian outlet Oltozon Tul, Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen have all registered interest in the 24-year-old midfielder, who has been one of the standout performers in Hungarian football this season.
Vitalis bagged 10 goals and six assists across 41 appearances in all competitions for ETO FC – a remarkable return for a central midfielder that underlines why Scottish clubs have taken notice.
The Hungarian club are unable to retain key figures this summer despite winning the league, with the departure of head coach Balazs Borbely opening the door for Vitalis to follow suit.
The player himself has previously expressed a desire to step up this summer, and the report suggests the Scottish route is currently the strongest option on the table, having overtaken earlier interest from Czech clubs.
Celtic are described as the frontrunners within the three-way battle, with the outlet noting that a move to Parkhead would represent a significant career step for Vitalis, given Celtic’s stature and regular European football.
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What Vitalis would bring to Ibrox
A six-time Hungarian international with the ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch, Vitalis offers versatility, energy, and a proven goal-scoring instinct from midfield.
It is worth noting that the right-footer has even played as a centre-forward for ETO FC this season, thus displaying his immense versatility and adaptability, which would be attractive to Danny Rohl.
For Rangers, landing him ahead of Celtic would be a statement of intent, but closing the gap on their rivals in this particular race will require moving quickly and decisively.
