Glasgow Rangers are closing in on a move for yet another defender, as Nasser Djiga looks set to join the Ibrox side.

With Max Aarons and Emmanuel Fernandez already making the move to Rangers this summer, new Light Blues boss Russell Martin isn’t shying away from bolstering his defence.

This is needed, especially after a season which saw the Gers concede 71 goals across all competitions.

Other positions will also need strengthening, but the defence was the first port of call for Martin and these signings could be excellent.

There will be plenty more incomings before the end of the transfer window and it appears as though the club have just found out the price tag for one of their main targets…

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While Djiga looks set to move north of the border, Rangers are still keen on signing another striker or two before the Champions League qualifiers against Panathinaikos.

According to reports in Israel (via the Daily Record), the Light Blues are exploring a move for Dor Turgeman from Maccabi Tel Aviv and now know the fee that it will take to sign striker.

The Israeli outfit are demanding a fee of £5m should any club wish to sign one of their prized assets. This fee could prove to be a stumbling block for Martin, unless he can move on a few players in the coming weeks to raise some funds.

Another centre-forward is required at Ibrox ahead of the 2025/26 campaign and, given his performances for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Turgeman could turn out to be a bigger signing than Djiga.

Why Rangers must sign Dor Turgeman

Djiga will arrive at Ibrox with a decent reputation, having shone for Red Star Belgrade last season.

When compared to his peers in that competition, the defender ranked in the top 20% for non-penalty goals, progressive carries and successful take-ons per 90, indicating that he fits Martin’s style of play perfectly.

If he settles, the Burkina Faso starlet will be a great addition. Turgeman, on the other hand, could take the Light Blues to the next level.

Last season, he scored 20 goals across 44 matches, chipping in with six assists, suggesting he has a keen eye for goal.

These statistics backed up Kai Watson’s praise of the striker, describing him as “lethal inside the box” and this is exactly the type of forward Rangers need.

Not content with just being a penalty box poacher, Turgeman also created ten big chances domestically last term, along with averaging 0.7 key passes per game.

This shows that he can link up well with others in the team, generating opportunities for wingers and midfielders alike, which could be a massive bonus for Martin.

As such, this type of player would work extraordinarily well within Martin’s philosophy and, given the need for added reinforcements in this area, a move for Turgeman might just be more important than Djiga signing.