Oliver Antman tees up Rangers transfer as £5m winger makes Ibrox revamp fit his demanding criteria
Top Rangers target Oliver Antman admits he is primed and ready to make the switch to Ibrox with Go Ahead Eagles close to sanctioning his £5million exit to Glasgow.
The ambitious 23-year-old is wanted by Russell Martin as a marquee arrival to underline the new era led by Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers with talks well under way.
And Antman admits he is relishing a transfer. In a searingly honest interview in the Netherlands with Voetbal International, he said: "Last season was so good for me that the next step would be logical. If something good comes along, I'm willing to take on that challenge."
According to Antman, the time is ripe for a transfer which is complicated somewhat by Celtic's protracted chase of his Eagles team-mate Jakob Breum. The KNVB Cup Winners – participating in the Europa League – expect their two star turns to exit this summer.
It's understood Breum has his heart set on Celtic, however, Eagles supremo Jan Streuer is adamant the Premiership champions are below their asking price with Twente.
And Antman reckons he is now ready to step off the conveyor belt of ready-made talent which has earned Go Ahead a reputation as one of the best finishing schools in European football. added: "I do think this is the moment to take a step, just like Simonis and Enric Llansana did. The club wouldn't have expected me to be worth four times what they paid for me a year ago either."
Antman admits he's in no rush to exit Eagles unless the offer is right. But the Finland international made sure that Rangers make the list for his strict criteria despite one day dreaming of starring in one of the world's biggest leagues.
He said : "I'm enjoying myself, and the Europa League matches are fantastic to experience. That's a special stage for me too. If nothing good comes along, why would I go? I want to play in a top league one day and compete in the Champions League.
"A club in a top-five league would be fantastic, but there are also great clubs in other countries."
Martin is linked with a clutch of wingers with England youth international Jesurun Rak Sakyi wanted on an initial loan with a £10million option to buy.
And Tottenham wonder boy Mikey Moore is another Martin is keen on.
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