Manager directly calls Rangers star to get him to leave Ibrox on loan, no buy clause – report

Galatasaray manager in phone call with Ridvan Yilmaz, Rangers left-back now wants Ibrox loan exit as option-to-buy decision made.

According to Fotomac, Okan Buruk spoke with Rangers defender Ridvan Yilmaz directly over a possible loan swap to

Galatasaray during the January transfer window.

On Friday, January 26, the Turkish newspaper said on its website that the 22-year-old left-back’s discussions with the Super

Lig club’s manager for a temporary return to Istanbul were “positive.”

Although the Turkish international seems to be seeking for a way out of Ibrox this month, it was noted that he does not want

an option-to-buy provision to be included in the agreement.

If this latest report is to be believed that Yilmaz has already held talks with Buruk, then that is completely out of order given

that no agreement has been reached with Rangers.

It’s not right from the player’s perspective as it shows a lack of respect to his employer, but there’s also no professionalism

whatsoever being shown by Galatasaray.

But it added that the Turkish international doesn’t want an option-to-buy clause to be included in the deal despite appearing

to be looking for a way out of Ibrox this month.

The Gers have made their stance clear that they must receive money for the defender if he is to be allowed to leave Ibrox

during this transfer window.

Given that he’s worked his way into the Philippe Clement’s starting lineup in recent weeks and has a contract up until 2027,

there’s no way the club should be even considering a straight loan deal.

The situation is likely to continue right up until the deadline, but the Light Blues must stand firm because he’s their player

and he shouldn’t be allowed to leave without it being right for the club.