TEAMtalk reports that Rangers have made a “good offer” to sign Benfica defender David Jurasek on a loan during the January transfer window.
The website stated on January 17 that Rangers are in a “strong position” because they have already moved, even in the face of a Bundesliga club’s bid for the defender.
Benfica is only interested in a loan arrangement, while Jurasek is reportedly keen to moving to Scotland. The transaction may be completed as soon as next week.
First replacement
Clement has made it quite evident that the left-back position is vulnerable, taking strong positions against Borna Barisic and Ridvan Yilmaz, both of whom have been connected to departures from the team.
The Gers would need to find a replacement left-back before the summer because the latter’s contract is scheduled to expire at the end of the current campaign.
Even though Jurasek moved to Portugal in the summer, he has only made 12 appearances for Benfica since leaving Slavia Prague. Jurasek also has five caps for the Czech Republic already.
With nine goals in his senior campaign, the 23-year-old could be the attacking full-back Clement is looking for to mimic James Tavernier’s right wing play.
The Belgian will be hoping that his early bid would assist convince Benfica to accept a contract before he is allowed to be signed by other teams, which may include a Bundesliga team and many English teams.
As progress is made in the Gers’ attempt to sign a January player, an update on their £4.8 million bid has surfaced in other Rangers news.
