Transfer news: Rangers and GvB eyeing 'excellent' int'l attacker known for his long-range shots

Glasgow Rangers and Giovanni van Bronckhorst are reportedly interested in bringing DR Congo playmaker Theo Bongonda to Ibrox this summer, according to Belgian outlet Footnews.

Signed by Genk from fellow Belgian top-flight outfit Zulte Waregem in 2019, Bongonda has also spent time at Celta Vigo and Trabzonspor during his professional career.

The 26-year-old has made 56 direct goal involvements in 111 outings for his current club, taking an overall career tally to 117 combined goals and assists in 289 senior appearances.

Now in the final 12 months of a deal in Belgium (Transfermarkt), Bongonda faces an uncertain future and the Gers could be about to benefit…

As per Footnews, Rangers have ‘set their sights’ on the three-cap DR Congo international with a view to making a move during the transfer window.

The Glasgow giants are said to be ‘able to pay a sum between €6-8million for the versatile attacker who was hailed as ‘excellent’ by journalist Raphael Jardon.

It’s also claimed that there is also ‘interest from the United Arab Emirates’ but, Bongonda would ‘rather join a good European club’ at this juncture.

With talismanic midfielder Joe Aribo set to join Southampton, Van Bronckhorst will need to replenish the Ibrox ranks with similar levels of quality, adaptability and goal contribution as well as a staggering availability record that saw the Nigeria ace play a mammoth 57 matches last term.

Albeit operating predominantly in wide areas, Bongonda can be deployed in central positions and during the 2021/22 campaign, scored 13 times and provided five assists from 43 appearances across all competitions – showcasing his own impressive durability and impact in the final third.

Boasting impressive finishing and long-range shooting