Josh Maja Rangers transfer battle heats up as Anderlecht and Real Valladolid 'enter' race

Anderlecht and Real Valladolid are set to rival Rangers for Josh Maja.

The former Sunderland striker is available on a free transfer with his Bordeaux contract set to expire at the end of the month and Maja not planning on sticking around in the south of France. Gers have been linked with the 24-year-old as Michael Beale looks to boost his striking options. Dutchman Sam Lammers has already arrived from Atalanta for £3.5million and a move for Nigerian Cyriel Dessers remains an option, but no agreement has yet been reached with the player or Cremonese.

Beale is keeping his options open though and Maja would represent a cheaper option and a deal may be easier to do. However, Anderlecht are reportedly back in for him after initially sniffing around two years ago, according to Voetbal Nieuws. Valladolid are also in the hunt but Rangers would likely be the most attractive option for Maja with the carrot of European football on offer and the potential to play in the Champions League group stage.

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