Rangers have made moves to sign Swedish right-back Hampus Skoglund, as the club’s hunt for a James Tavernier replacement gathers pace.
Right-back is a position the Gers will look to strengthen this summer, with Tavernier leaving as a free agent and Max Aarons returning to Bournemouth after his loan.
Skoglund has now emerged as a target for Rangers, as Dan Purdy and the recruitment team step up their preparations for what promises to be a significant summer rebuild at Ibrox.
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Rangers laying groundwork to sign Hampus Skoglund
Work is already taking place behind the scenes to explore the possibility of bringing Skoglund to Glasgow, Rangers News understands.
The Sweden Under-21s international is an impressive profile at right-back, as he is technically capable, comfortable in possession, and possesses the athleticism to contribute both defensively and in attack.
With Stig Inge Bjornebye’s Scandinavian connections playing an increasingly prominent role in Rangers’ recruitment strategy, interest in a Swedish target comes as little surprise, and sources indicate the club are laying the groundwork for a potential deal.
The move represents one of the first concrete steps in what is expected to be a wholesale reshaping of the Rangers squad this summer, with Purdy, Danny Rohl and Andrew Cavenagh working closely to identify targets who fit both the footballing and financial criteria they have set.
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Oskar Fallenius pursuit cooled
Rangers News can also reveal that despite extensive scouting of fellow Swede Oskar Fallenius, the club are not currently pursuing a move for the attacker.
Sources indicate that the Govan club are not in the mix to sign the winger as things stand, though the player has attracted interest from Germany, suggesting his profile continues to draw admiration elsewhere.
The development leaves Skoglund as the more advanced of the two Swedish targets Rangers have been monitoring, with behind-the-scenes work on that front continuing apace as the summer transfer window approaches.
It now remains to be seen if the Ibrox outfit will step up their interest in the right-back with a formal offer.
