Rangers have stolen a march on their European rivals by opening direct negotiations to sign Sturm Graz’s highly sought-after defensive midfielder Ryan Fosso.
According to a breaking transfer update from Sky Sports Switzerland, the Light Blues are currently the club “furthest along” in the race to land the 24-year-old anchor man.
Ibrox chiefs have proactively launched discussions with the player’s representatives to evaluate the financial and structural terms of a permanent switch to Glasgow.
The aggressive move from Rangers is an essential play given the fierce continental interest mounting.
La Liga side Levante have already tabled an opening contract proposal to the player’s camp, while Serie A club Torino and an unnamed second Italian heavy hitter are actively enquiring about the midfielder’s ability.
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Ryan Fosso: Complete tactical profile
Fosso has established a fearsome reputation across Europe after thriving in the Eredivisie with Fortuna Sittard and building on that success in Austria following a mid-season switch to Sturm Graz last term.
The Lugano-born engine room operator possesses a rare tactical blend that makes him an absolute asset to modern tactical systems.
Known for combining impeccable game-reading with controlled aggression in defensive duels, Fosso acts as a natural structural screen capable of extinguishing dangerous attacks before they develop.
Crucially, he is far from a one-dimensional destroyer. The Cameroon international possesses the exact vertical passing and dribbling capability required to break through an opponent’s initial pressing lines under immense pressure.
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The timing of Rangers’ advanced move for Fosso is highly significant. With Nicolas Raskin’s FIFA World Cup exploits putting him firmly in the shop window, Andrew Cavenagh and Co. are working efficiently to future-proof the midfield.
Rangers have already seen bids for Tromso’s Jens Hjerto-Dahl and FK Partizan Belgrade’s Vanja Drajojevic rejected in recent days.
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Fosso’s stock has risen rapidly on the global stage, especially after officially switching his sporting nationality to become a full Cameroon international in March 2026.
While Sky Sports Switzerland stresses that the current landscape remains fragile and subject to rapid shifts given Levante’s concrete contract offer, Rangers currently hold the driving seat.
If the Derek McInnes-managed club can successfully finalise these initial representative talks, they could land a complete defensive midfielder before their European rivals can react.
