Rangers ‘attempt to sign’ player who left Manchester United last summer
Rangers failed in a late attempt to sign Omari Forson from Monza, according to Matteo Moretto.
The Italian journalist reported via X on 6 February that on the final days of the window the Gers made an approach for the 20-year-old.
The Serie A outfit rejected that approach for the winger, who only moved to Italy last summer after leaving Manchester United on a free transfer.
Rangers failed in late swoop for Omari Forson
It is a surprise that the Govan club were looking to conduct business after making just two signings during the winter, with summer.
The Gers took up a late interest in the ex-England under-19 international who has played his football in Italy since July 2024.
In that time, the forward has made just seven appearances and is yet to provide a goal or an assist in the league or cup so far this campaign.
As a result, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if the Italian side looked to cash in on Forson, especially when the Light Blues made their interest known late in the window.
However, there is no time to wallow in the success as the deadline for submitting the 25-man squad for the knockout stages of the competition must be submitted by 11pm on Thursday (6 February).
According to The Rangers Review (5 February), loan signing Rafael Fernandes, Danilo, Clinton Nsiala and exit-linked Ianis Hagi are the four names under consideration to make the squad.
As per UEFA rules, only three changes can be made to a squad after the league phase of the tournament, meaning Clement cannot afford to make the wrong call.
Although 22-year-old Fernandes arrived on loan from Lille to help ease the ongoing defensive injury concerns at Ibrox, his name makes the most sense among those mentioned to miss out on the Europa League squad.
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