Nasser Djiga in Rangers transfer ‘talks' as £10m Wolves man targeted for loan move
Nasser Djiga is in talks over a move to Rangers, according to a report.
The Wolves defender is discussing a possible loan move to Ibrox, with the Express and Sta r claiming that the English Premier League club want the 22-year-old to play regularly in order to adapt to British football.
Djiga arrived at Molineux from Swiss champions FC Basel in February this year for a £10million fee on a five-year deal, but has only played a handful of times.
After time on loan with Red Star Belgrade and Nimes earlier in his career, Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is keen for the centre back to get some UK football experience under his belt at a decent level, and the chance to cut his teeth at Ibrox would seem to suit all parties.
Russell Martin is actively working to bolster is defensive options, with former Wolves skipper Conor Coady close to sealing a switch from Leicester City.
Djiga's move is said to be a straight loan with no option to buy, given Wolves' high hopes that he can come back ready to play top level football in England.
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