Thelo Aasgaard in Rangers transfer 'talks' as manager's warning rings loud and clear amid Ibrox solution
Thelo Aasgaard is reportedly in talks to join Rangers from Luton Town.
Hot on the heels of landing Joe Rothwell from Bournemouth, Russell Martin is keen to add another midfielder and the Daily Mai l claims that Aasgaard is discussing a move to Ibrox.
The 23-year-old has one cap for Norway and only joined the Hatters from Wigan Athletic back in January.
However, they are open to doing a deal that would see them make a not insignificant profit on Aasgaard, who they shelled out £3million to land just a few months ago.
However, a second successive relegation saw them drop into League One this summer and the financial challenges that come with it.
And after international boss Stale Solbakken warned that Aasgaard's place in his squad was at risk if he was to remain in the third tier of English football, a switch to the Scottish Premiership and the chance to play European football would allay any fears over not adding to his solitary cap.
"League One is too low a level," he said. "Championship is no problem, with his development that level is good enough, but with League One, that's where it stops. There are many leagues he can play in. He is a versatile midfielder with good qualities both offensively and defensively."
Aasgaard has already admitted that the 2026 World Cup next summer is a factor when deciding whether to stay at Luton or not.
He said: "It's a difficult situation for the club," he told VG. "I felt I performed well in a difficult situation for the club.
'It's hard to say. Everyone is on vacation now. What I can say is that the World Cup in a year is a big goal for me."
Liverpool-born Aasgaard began his career at Anfield, and qualifies for Norway through his father.
He made 163 appearances over five years with the Latics, netting 30 goals.
His versatility appeals to Martin, with the player able operate anywhere in midfield or out wide, and has been utilised as a striker on occasion.
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