Rangers have signed right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Aston Villa.
The 20-year-old has moved to Ibrox on a season-long mortgage, with a £4m obligation to purchase included within the deal, which will probably be triggered based mostly on the variety of video games he performs.
Sky Sports activities Information understands Rangers noticed off competitors from different golf equipment to signal Nedeljkovic after he held talks with supervisor Derek McInnes and his Serbia team-mate Vanja Dragojevic, who moved to the membership earlier this summer season.
Summer time signing Vanja Dragojevic performed a key function in serving to seal Nedeljkovic’s transfer to Ibrox
Nedeljkovic arrived at Villa Park in January 2024 from Pink Star Belgrade however made 10 appearances in that point, having additionally spent a season and a half on mortgage at RB Leipzig.
Rangers have now made 11 summer season signings, with extra anticipated over the approaching weeks of the switch window.
It’s understood Ibrox chiefs are looking for a brand new striker and winger earlier than the September 3 deadline in Scotland, with Portland Timbers’ Kevin Kelsy and Brighton’s Amario Cozier-Duberry amongst these of curiosity to Rangers.
Derek McInnes is anticipated to additional add to his squad over the approaching weeks
Talking after becoming a member of Rangers, Nedeljković mentioned: “I’m very excited, Rangers is such a giant membership, a giant household and I’m excited to affix and assist the crew have success collectively.
“For me, it was a simple determination after assembly with the coach, I solely wished Rangers. It’s a huge alternative and a giant duty. I at all times attempt to be optimistic and work laborious so I’m prepared to assist the crew.”
Supervisor McInnes added: “Kosta is a gifted younger participant who we’re actually happy to deliver to the membership.
“He has already gained some invaluable expertise at a excessive stage in England and Germany, in addition to representing Serbia internationally. Kosta is an athletic and energetic full-back who’s eager to get ahead, however he additionally has an actual want to defend and compete and he’ll additional strengthen a key space for us.
“I stay up for welcoming Kosta to Rangers, and dealing with him shifting ahead.”