Metinho still on Rangers transfer radar as Gers 'ready' to up the ante in bid to land Brazilian youngster
Gers were linked with the midfielder earlier this year, who has impressed in a loan spell in Switzerland
Rangers are reportedly set to up the ante in their bid to sign Troyes midfielder Metinho.
Boss Russell Martin knows time is of the essence to get bodies in ahead of next month's crunch double header against Panathinaikos in the Champions League third qualifying round.
Max Aarons and Lyall Cameron are in the building and talks are at an advanced stage to bring England international Conor Coady to Ibrox from Leicester.
Israeli frontman Dor Turgeman is also a target but his potential arrival could hinge on the futures of Cyriel Dessers and Hamza Igamane.
Dessers is wanted by AEK in Greece while Record Sport has learned that Lille are unwilling to match the Light Blues £15million asking price for Moroccan attacker Igamane.
Brazilian youngster Metinho was said to be of interest to Gers earlier this year and Sun Sport now claim that sporting director Kevin Thelwell will ramp up their attempts to land the playmaker.
They claim Ligue 1 side Troyes are anticipating imminent offers for the 22-year-old who impressed in a year-long loan with Basel in Switzerland last season.
Basel have reportedly seen a bid to sign the player on a permanent basis turned down and the report adds that Gers are hopeful of striking a deal before Panathinaikos roll into town on July 22.
Troyes will be looking to make a tidy profit on the £4million forked out to bring Metinho to Europe from Brazilian outfit Fluminense in 2021.
The midfielder - who holds Brazilian and Congolese citizenship - has yet to make a first team appearance for the French club, spending time out on loan with Lommel in Belgium and Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands as well as Basel.
The Congolese-born player has been christened with the nickname the 'Brazilian Paul Pogba' by some supporters.
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