Josh Maja’s name continues to be linked with a move to Rangers despite reports that Bordeaux could extend his contract.
The Ligue 2 outfit are homing in on a return to the top flight in France and are hoping to secure the services of Josh Maja to lead the line if they do.
The Nigeria international has enjoyed a successful season after committing to help Bordeaux bounce back up.
The striker’s dedication to the cause was demonstrated when he agreed to a wage cut and halve his salary to €50,000 per month – well within Rangers’ price range, even before the financial sacrifice.
What is the latest in Rangers pursuit of Josh Maja?
Speaking to GiveMeSport, former Sky Sports reporter Pete O’Rourke reckons that Rangers could be pulling out all the stops to get a deal done:
“He obviously seems like he’s a target for Michael Beale and Rangers.
“They will be hoping they can persuade him to move to Ibrox ahead of other rival interests from different clubs.
“As well, it does seem pretty inevitable that they will be needing a new striker with Alfredo Morelos almost certain to leave the club in the summer on a free transfer, as he’s still yet to agree new contract.”
With 14 goals and five assists in 33 appearances this season, Maja is capable of producing the sort of numbers that Michael Beale would want from one of his forwards.
The 24-year old might not have impressed on loan at Fulham, however, his time at Sunderland will still be fresh in the memory of every sporting director south of the border and Ross Wilson won’t have been the only one keeping tabs on Josh Maja so hopefully the outgoing Ibrox director’s successor can get the deal done with Bordeaux.
Out of contract players represent an easy way for Rangers to rebuild the squad in terms of finances, however, they also tend to be more in demand.
We aren’t the only club shopping on a budget however and, if we lose Alfredo Morelos, replacing him without splashing out on a transfer fee might just be the perfect way for our new sporting director to make a good first impression.
