Braga star urged to grasp Rangers chance as Paulo Sergio claims Ricardo Horta is 'destined for the top'

Ricardo Horta has spent the last six years carving out a major reputation for himself at Braga’s famous Quarry.

Now Paulo Sergio has warned Rangers they will have to dig deep if they want to prevent the Portuguese ace using Thursday’s Europa League showdown as a stepping stone back to the big time.

Horta’s sensational form for Carlos Carvalhal’s side this season has put a string of suitors on red alert, with Liverpool and Arsenal leading the list of clubs considering delving into their pits of cash for the £20million-rated wide man.

The 27-year-old is also attracting interest in his homeland from domestic giants Benfica and Porto having blasted 19 goals in 36 appearances so far this term.

And former Hearts boss Sergio - now back in Portugal managing fellow Primeira Liga outfit Portimonense - reckons it won’t be long before the one-time Malaga magician is rocking up at one of Europe’s biggest clubs.

A three-year stint in Spain earlier in his career didn’t go as well as hoped but Braga’s stunning Estádio Municipal - impressively chiselled out of the side of a mountain - has been a goalscoring gold mine for the Arsenalists skipper.

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