Jose Cifuentes to Rangers transfer latest as LAFC talks press ahead while star says his goodbyes

Rangers are looking to seal a deal with Los Angeles FC to get Jose Cifuentes into Ibrox next.

The Light Blues have had an agreement in place with the Ecuadorian international for several weeks and the move is now subject to a fee being agreed with his Major League Soccer side. Reports in America claimed that a deal of around £1million has been thrashed out but Ibrox sources on Thursday night insisted there was still no deal in place. Claims Stateside have also claimed that Cifuentes has said his farewells to his LAFC teammates after the midweek derby defeat to LA Galaxy.

The 24-year-old has been a long-term target for Rangers. Cifuentes could have signed a pre-contract at Ibrox and moved for free in January. LAFC have stated they would prefer to do a deal in this window than lose him for nothing at the end of the Major League Soccer campaign. Rangers have been working on other transfer targets but will now look to get Cifuentes over the line. Any deal would be subject to Cifuentes being granted a work permit.

Rangers are in Germany for their pre-season camp this week. New signings Cyriel Dessers, Sam Lammers, Jack Butland, Dujon Sterling, Abdallah Sima and Kieron Dowell are all with Michael Beale’s squad. There could also be outgoings with interest in Scott Wright and Besiktas being linked with midfielder Glen Kamara.

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