Jose Mourinho has already sent verdict on Rangers transfer 'target' as he predicts regret over emerging star
Jose Mourinho has commented on the performance of a top Rangers transfer target
Rangers are believed to be leading the charge to sign highly-rated Fenerbahce winger Oguz Aydin in the January transfer window.
The Light Blues are currently third in the Scottish Premiership table and despite a run of four consecutive victories across all competitions are still trailing league leaders Celtic by 11 points.
Philippe Clement is determined to do everything he possibly can to bridge the gap between his team and the reigning champions and remains keen to add young and up and coming talent from Europe to his team.
French publication Le Courrier Europeen understands that Aydin is very much someone that fits the bill and adds that Rangers are hugely interested in the 24-year-old due to his development potential, his ability to play both sides and his clinical nature in the final third of the pitch.
Aydın, who has one cap at international level for Turkey, only agreed to sign for Fenerbache from Alanyaspor this summer, in a move which effectively ended Ryan Kent’s ill-fated spell in Istanbul. Aydın was slowly introduced into Jose Mourinho’s team but in recent weeks has shown signs of great promise with three goals and one assist in seven appearances across all competitions.
Reports state that he will cost Rangers around £5m to sign in January, although recent comments from Mourinho suggest that the serial-winning Portuguese coach is in no rush to part ways with the rising star.
He is a good player physically and tactically and very intelligent,” Mourinho said about Aydin in early December, as quoted by Marca.
“With all due respect to (Vincenzo) Montella (Turkey manager), he should be happy. I suppose the team that did not sign him will be unhappy.”
Aydin did not make Mourinho’s Europa League squad and initially struggled for first team minutes at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. However, he now seems to have turned the corner and has started all of his team’s last three Super Liga games.
Commenting on Aydin’s first few months, Mourinho added: “We brought him in at the last minute. I asked him to give me time. He was not ready, but, after 4-5 months, he has reached an optimal level. I am very happy for him.”