The Pre-Summer-2017 transfer rumours and hearsay all inclusive Thread

[pete 2,499]

Rangers target Fabio Cardoso as Pedro Caixinha scouts out new defensive partner for Bruno Alves

 

Fabio Cardoso is a Portugal Under 20 international playing for Vitoria Setubal

The centre-back would likely command a fee of around £1.25m this summer

Pedro Caixinha interested in Rashid Sumaila but is worried about work permit

 

Rangers are pursuing a deal to sign Portuguese central defender Fabio Cardoso.

 

The Under-20 international switched to Primeira Liga side Vitoria Setubal last summer after four years with Benfica’s B team. Under contract until 2020, the six foot one defender is likely to command a fee of around £1.25million.

 

Poised for a clear-out of the existing squad to supplement his transfer budget, however, manager Pedro Caixinha wants to pitch the 23-year-old in beside veteran countryman Bruno Alves next season.

As Sportsmail first revealed, Rangers retain an interest in Rashid Sumaila – known to Caixinha from former club Al Gharafa.

 

Concerned over the Ghanian’s likely fee and work permit status, however, Cardoso now tops the list of players earmarked to partner a reshaped central defence following the departure of Clint Hill and the anticipated exit of Rob Kiernan.

 

Reports in Turkey claim Galatasaray are also interested in taking Alves back to Istanbul where he spent three years with Fenerbache.

 

Former Celtic and Fenerbache striker Pierre van Hooijdonk insists the 35-year-old is precisely the kind of player Rangers should be targeting, however, saying: ‘If Bruno is still the player in my mind then that’s the kind of player they should be signing.

 

‘They are going to sign some older ones and there is nothing wrong with that, because Feyenoord signed Dirk Kuyt two years ago.

 

‘The main thing is they need to be fit. If they are fit they can do a job for you or any club. But if it becomes like a last move or a pension then you have trouble.’

Pedro Caixinha wants to pitch the 23-year-old in beside countryman Bruno Alves next season

 

 

Pedro Caixinha wants to pitch the 23-year-old in beside countryman Bruno Alves next season

 

Caixinha has a limited transfer budget to spend, and will try to shift players on to bolster the funds available.

 

Eight Rangers players are understood to be available with Barrie McKay yet to commit to a contract extension and Joe Garner, Andy Halliday, Josh Windass, Josh Windass, Matt Crooks, Harry Forrester and Kiernan also up for grabs.

 

Former Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands, meanwhile, is one of four former players returning to the club this summer as part of an academy reshuffle.

 

The Dane, Stephen Wright, Andy Little and Brian Gilmour will be utilised in various roles.

 

Former interim boss Graeme Murty will take on a role as Head of Academy Coaching alongside his current post as Development Squad Coach.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4539648/Rangers-target-Portugal-20-star-Fabio-Cardoso.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Edited May 25, 2017 by pete

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[StuGers 477]

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Say what???

[lenny3k 662]

Say what???

 

Literal translation from Google is:

 

OFFICIAL: Chivas has sold to 'Gullit' Peña to Rangers Glasgow of Scotland. Carlos Peña arrives at the Football of Europe. Bombazo.

 

Although, I think somebody already got a bit excited with his Wiki page...

 

Edited May 25, 2017 by lenny3k

[chilledbear 16]

Strong rumours about Carlos Pena.

[Rousseau 10,644]

I don't know much about the players being linked to us -- outwith the UK-based players -- but instantly it looks like the calibre is much better than last year, which can only bode well.

[Uilleam 5,948]

This Mexican lad (27 yo, central mf), is called Carlos Alberto and nicknamed 'Gullit' - that's a lot to live up to.....

 

(Oh, and "bombazo" means bombshell.)

Edited May 25, 2017 by Uilleam

[trublusince1982 243]

No chance we are signing Carlos Pena !!! Would be a dream come true. He would be worth a small fortune . Unless we are all really off with the budget I can't see it.

 

Would be akin to signing Gabriel Amato in my eyes

[Oleg_Mcnoleg 50]

He really doesn't look much like Gullit, does he?

Usual youtube caveats apply but he looks busy, decent on the ball and good strike. Absolute beauty of a goal@c40 secs

[trublusince1982 243]

Guy was about €7-€8m less than a couple of years ago

 

Can't help but get really really excited??

 

 

According to a poster on ff who I guess can speak Spanish the reports say the player has confirmed he is in negotiations with us

 

This is dream level stuff. What a jump in quality

Edited May 25, 2017 by trublusince1982