Rangers have opened direct negotiations with Ryan Fosso's representatives as they move to the front of a four-club transfer race for the Sturm Graz midfielder.
Sky Sports Switzerland reported that Rangers are “furthest along” in the chase, with Levante, Torino and another unnamed Italian club also showing interest in the 24-year-old.
Why Fosso is attracting attention
Fosso only joined Sturm Graz from Fortuna Sittard in mid-season last term, but his stock has continued to rise. The move to Austria gave him a new platform after his time in the Eredivisie, and his profile has clearly caught the eye of clubs in Scotland, Spain and Italy.
His recent switch in international status has also added to the momentum around him. In March 2026, Fosso officially changed his sporting nationality to become a full Cameroon international, a development that may have increased his visibility ahead of the next transfer window.
Rangers are active again after recent setbacks
The interest in Fosso comes after Rangers had bids for Jens Hjerto-Dahl and Vanja Drajojevic rejected in recent days, underlining how active the Light Blues have been as they look to strengthen their midfield options.
That context matters because it suggests Rangers are not simply monitoring Fosso from a distance. Direct talks with his representatives indicate they are already pushing to see whether a deal can be reached before rival clubs close the gap.
For now, Rangers appear to hold the advantage. But with Levante, Torino and another Italian club still involved, the race for Fosso is far from settled.
The next step will be whether Rangers can turn that early lead into an agreement, or whether one of the other clubs makes a stronger move in the coming days.
