Rangers are keen on securing the services of Finn Geragusian from Sunderland once the transfer window opens in June.
Geragusian has emerged on Rangers’ radar in recent weeks, but there is also interest from Premier League club Nottingham Forest.
Clubs in the EFL are also admirers of the 18-year-old Armenia international, given his contractual situation.
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Rangers can sign Finn Geragusian for six figures this summer
Rangers can secure the services of Geragusian for a £173k fee in this summer’s transfer window, per the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope.
His scholarship contract expires at the end of the season, meaning the Light Blues will only have to pay cross-border compensation.
However, Sunderland are not willing to part ways with their teenage attacking talent and are now looking to keep him at the club, per the Sunderland Echo.
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The Black Cats have conveyed their intentions to the Armenian that they want him to stay and have even opened contract talks with him.
After scoring 13 goals and providing three assists in 29 youth games this season, he has caught the eye of the first-team coaches at Sunderland.
Despite not making a senior appearance, he has a senior cap for Armenia, and looks destined to do well in his professional career.
He is currently ruled out with a thigh injury, but that is not expected to scupper his move away from the Stadium of Light should he leave.
Why Rangers may hold the edge over Sunderland in negotiations
After representing his country, Geragusian will want to be playing senior football regularly, and that is not likely to happen at Sunderland.
While the Black Cats have a solid academy where he could hone his skills, Rangers could fast-track his route to first-team football.
He could become the third or fourth-choice striker for the senior side and will regularly be included in matchday squads.
At Sunderland, he would have to continue delivering for the Under-21s before he is given a chance by the manager.
Hopefully, the Gers move quickly to secure his signature, as there are other clubs that will also be considering entering talks to sign him.
