Rangers linked striker scores 4 goals in 32 minutes before ruling out move

While the legitimacy of those reports have been played down in some quarters, a hat-trick and then some during a six-goal Fenerbahce victory is unlikely to quieten the clamour for a new centre-forward at Ibrox during the January transfer window. As Cyriel Dessers struggles for consistency, as Kemar Roofe and Danilo battle with injury, Michy Batshuayi breezed into double figures and all the way up to 13 as the Turkish Super Lig giants turned on the style against Adanspor.

In fact, Batshuayi needed only 32 minutes to find the net on four occasions, Ismail Kartal’s side cruising into the next round of the Turkish Cup as a striker who once set Chelsea back a cool £33 million offered a reminder that his class is, indeed, very much permanent. “I am happy with the result we got,” smiles the well-travelled poacher, who has also enjoyed spells at Valencia, Borussia Dortmund and Crystal Palace (Sporx). “A lot of people talk about rumours, but I am at Fenerbahce. I am focusing (on Fener). My coach and my team-mates trust me. I try to do my job.

” Fener coach Ismail Kartal was a little more straightforward when he too was asked about the speculation linking Batshuayi with a potential return to Britain, Rangers boss Philippe Clement making no secret of his desire for further reinforcements despite the addition of Fabio Silva on loan from Wolves. “There is nothing about Batshuayi going anywhere,” Kartal tells Haber Turk. “Batshuayi scored three goals in Kayserispor, and four goals today.

“This is a sweet, beautiful competition. We are very happy that these things are happening.” As things stand, a left-back appears to be Rangers’ priority rather than another striker. Especially with Ridvan Yilmaz expected to leave Ibrox before the month is out. Cameron Pring of Bristol City is one option. And he did his reputation no harm in midweek. Pring produced a ‘immense’ display in the FA Cup triumph over West Ham United.

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