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Aidan Smith

Kemar Roofe transfer latest as Derby County 'weigh-up move' for Rangers striker

Kemar Roofe transfer latest as English club weigh-up move for Rangers striker

DERBY COUNTY are weighing up a move for Rangers striker Kemar Roofe, according to reports.

The League One outfit are aiming for promotion back to the Championship and are keen to bolster their attacking options.

The Mirror report that Derby want Roofe to spearhead their attack as they push for promotion.

The former Leeds man struggled with injury last term but still notched 16 goals.

Meanwhile, Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst is resigned to losing Calvin Bassey.

Ajax and Brighton are among the clubs understood to be interested in the versatile defender and reports on Saturday night claimed the Dutch club were set to finalise a transfer.

The 22-year-old was absent as Rangers beat Blackpool 2-1 in a friendly at Bloomfield Road.

“It was better for all to keep him behind,” Van Bronckhorst told Sky Sports.

“We are in talks with clubs who are interested so it looks like Calvin is moving on.

“Of course I want to keep Calvin. He had incredible development in the last six months, coming from the bench into the team and never left the team. I was really happy with his performances.

“But when you have players who are playing very well in the league but also in Europe, the attention will be there.

“Everything we do has to be in the best interests of the club.”

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