Report: Rangers suddenly face Celtic battle to sign ‘excellent’ free-agent, 10 assists last season
Report: Rangers suddenly face Celtic battle to sign ‘excellent’ free-agent, 10 assists last season
With Gijs Smal’s contract at FC Twente in the Eredivisie set to expire in the summer, Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers are reportedly in the running to recruit the left-back.
When the defending Scottish Premiership champions let Alexandro Bernabei to join Internacional on the last day of the Brazilian
transfer window, many Celtic supporters were asking themselves, “Why?”
Not because Brendan Rodgers’ ideas relied heavily on Bernabei. In complete contrast. The £4 million benchwarmer was ineffective at
both ends of the field on the few times he did play.
back? This is where Gijs Smal enters the picture. According to sources from the Netherlands, Rangers could encounter opposition
from Glasgow’s green side if Philippe Clement’s team decides to pursue the 26-year-old Dutchman this summer.
Rangers now face Celtic battle for Gijs Smal
In July, Gijs Smal’s contract will expire.
Rangers expressed interest in January, according to the Rotterdam-based newspaper 1908, but they chose to hold onto the highly
effective Ridvan Yilmaz instead of intensifying their pursuit. But with Borna Barisic also scheduled to become a free agent in a few
months, the Gers might continue where they left off.
Feyenoord, Gent, Copenhagen, and a Lens team that has a history of acquiring extremely talented players for low prices are also
interested. According to the report, Celtic seems to have made contact with Smal’s team to express what kind of offer they could make.
Smal, who Twente recently valued at almost £6 million, has had a challenging and injury-plagued season in Eschede.
His reputation remains high, however, after producing an Eredivise-best tally of 10 assists in 2022/23. Smal may lack the speed of
Yilmaz but he possesses the delivery – particularly from deep
areas and set-pieces – befitting a potential Borna Barisic replacement.
Most assists in the Eredivisie last season
Leon ten Voorde, a writer for Twente, describes Smal as “an excellent player in the Eredivisie” and expresses astonishment that he
chose to stay in the area rather than leave during the summer of 2023.
“He gave me ten assists the previous year.” Then, a one-year contract at FC Twente ought to be enough to (get you a move). However, that didn’t turn out in the end.
Small is a skilled athlete. He is a really talented left-back technically.
It is also anticipated that Rangers will show renewed interest in Jefte Vital of Fluminense. Despite reaching an agreement with the
Copa Libertadores winners, Philippe Clement’s team was unable to release Jefte from his loan agreement at APOEL Nicosia.
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