Rangers have agreed a £ 9 million package with Portland Timbers to secure the signing of Venezuelan international striker Kevin Kelsy, decisively adding to the attacking options at Ibrox.
The 20-year-old forward was identified as the primary target for the Ibrox recruitment department after Youssef Chermiti was sidelined with a serious knee problem.
Manager Derek McInnes required immediate reinforcements to bolster his forward options following attacking dilemmas that surfaced against Jablonec and a demanding opening stretch in the Scottish Premiership.
Kevin Kelsy brings pedigree from his time with Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk as well as MLS experience.
Talks are currently advancing to finalise terms and ensure the striker completes his switch to Glasgow, but he’s not likely to be in contention for the trip to Aberdeen on Sunday.
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This high-profile swoop represents another pivotal update in Rangers Transfer News during an active summer window.
The £9m outlay comes as Rangers also conclude an £8.5million capture of Girona winger Kim Min-su, who is scheduled to sign a long-term contract through to 2030.
Alongside earlier additions like Daisuke Yokota, McInnes is transforming his frontline. The club now aims to finalise Kelsy’s medical swiftly so he can be registered for the busy upcoming period, right through to the international break.
