Rangers show 'serious' interest in Sunderland player as forward offered new deal amid 'money spinner' tip

Rangers are reportedly one of a number of teams in for a talent impressing at Sunderland - amid previous money spinning predictions.

The club have previously been linked to signing teenage forward Finn Geragusian, who was called recently called up to the senior Armenia side, amid his impressive development at the Stadium of Light. He’s netted regularly at youth level for the Premier League club and the Black Cats have offered him a new contract.

That might not be enough to keep him as he weighs up his options over future prospects. It’s claimed that Rangers are one side with serious interest ahead of the summer transfer window but compensation will be needed after Sunderland made the attacker a contract offer.

What Sunderland player do Rangers want to sign?

It’s claimed in the Sunderland Echo: “Sunderland are battling to keep highly-rated academy forward Finn Geragusian amid serious Rangers interest. Sunderland have opened contract talks with young forward Finn Geragusian amid transfer interest from Rangers and several EFL clubs, The Echo understands.

“The 18-year-old striker, who can also operate from the right-hand side, is out of contract this summer after signing a two-year scholarship deal with the club two seasons ago. Sunderland are keen to retain the highly-rated attacker and have now made their move, though no final decision has yet been made on his future.

“Geragusian is understood to have attracted a raft of interest after another productive campaign at academy level. His progress has been closely monitored, with clubs aware that he could be available this summer should he decide against signing fresh terms on Wearside. Any club looking to sign Geragusian would either need to agree a compensation fee with Sunderland or face a potential tribunal process, given the player’s age and development within the club’s academy system.”

Could Sunderland player make Rangers big money in the future?

Former Aberdeen, Aston Villa and Everton chief Keith Wyness previously tipped the forward as a possible money spinner for Rangers. He said on the Inside Track Podcast: “My first question is why are Sunderland letting him go? If the reason is because they believe that he can go on to a platform like Rangers and showcase himself, then he would get a move down to the Premier League, I’m pretty sure pretty quickly.

“For Rangers, they’ve got to be careful because taking an 18-year-old into the Glasgow pressure cooker isn’t always easy either, and that may not be the best platform. Mikey Moore seems to be an example where it took him a little while to settle down, but he’s done it now, and he understands it and has enjoyed it.

“If he is as good as they think he is, and he stays injury free, then that’s exactly the type of talent that can end up becoming a big money spinner for the club. It can be difficult for some people, so I’d want to do some research into the personality and the character of the player.”

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