Rangers Bid for German Third-Tier Striker Amid Ongoing Talks
Rangers FC has initiated a bid to sign German striker Ryan Naderi from Hansa Rostock. This move comes as the transfer window approaches its deadline next Monday.
Rangers Seek Striking Reinforcement
The Light Blues have already added three players to their squad this month. However, manager Danny Rohl aims to strengthen the forward line further. Rangers’ current strikers, Youssef Chermiti and Bojan Miovski, have struggled with goal-scoring this season.
Bidding Details and Player Performance
Rangers have reportedly offered around £2.6 million for Naderi, who stands at 6 feet 4 inches tall. The 22-year-old has had a promising season, netting eight goals in just 17 matches for Hansa Rostock, currently competing in Germany’s third tier.
- Player: Ryan Naderi
- Current Club: Hansa Rostock
- Age: 22 years
- Height: 6’4″
- Goals this Season: 8 goals in 17 matches
- Transfer Fee Offered: £2.6 million
Background Information
Naderi began his career at Dynamo Dresden before moving to Borussia Monchengladbach in 2021. While he played for their second team for two years, he did not make a senior appearance. He joined Hansa Rostock in 2024 and has since been a key player in their campaign.
Despite interest from several clubs, including Red Bull Salzburg, Rangers appear to be leading the race to secure his services. Reports indicate that Naderi is optimistic about reaching an agreement as negotiations progress.
Potential Squad Changes and Title Race Implications
The addition of Naderi could coincide with the potential departure of Brazilian striker Danilo, who is reportedly attracting interest from NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. Danilo, who scored in Rangers’ recent 3-0 victory over Dundee, made a £6 million switch to Ibrox from Feyenoord in 2023.
This season, Rangers are actively reinforcing their squad for the title challenge, having already welcomed Tochi Chukwuani, Tuur Rommens, and Andreas Skov Olsen. A successful transfer for Naderi could bolster their efforts as they seek to close the gap on league leaders Hearts.
Current League Standing
Following their win over Dundee, Rangers are now in second place, trailing Heart of Midlothian by just four points. This puts added pressure on the club to enhance their lineup ahead of the crucial matches in the title race.
