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Rangers transfer latest as £5.9 million winger wanted as Aribo exit could spark spending spree

Rangers have been quiet this summer - but it seems as if the pace is about to pick up at Ibrox both in and out.

The Light Blues have only signed John Souttar on a permanent deal so far this summer from Premiership rivals Hearts although rumours are coming thick and fast. There's been talk of players going the other way too, with boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst no doubt keen to retain Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent as they enter the final 12 months of their contract.

One of his three attacking assets does look certain to depart though as English Premier League club Southampton close in on a £10 million deal for the playmaker. This would bring in a nice financial boost for the squad to be bolstered and Croatian striker Antonio Colak arriving from PAOK in a £1.8 million deal would be a start. But more will likely follow.

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Here's some of the latest Rangers transfer rumours and updates.

Theo Bongonda

Genk winger Bongonda is one player said to have been eyed by the Light Blues, according to Belgian outlet Footnews.

They report a fee of €7 million (£5.9 million) would be enough to land him although there's also interest from the United Arab Emirates.

The 26-year-old has featured 111 times for Genk with 36 goals and 20 assists.

Josh McPake

The Auchenhowie academy product scored for Rangers in their first friendly of the season against Partick Thistle on Saturday, which the Light Blues won 3-2.

He has been aiming to impress van Bronckhorst after frustrating loans away at Morecambe and Tranmere Rovers last term, but he hasn't joined them for further pre-season training in Portugal.

McPake turned out for the B team on Wednesday in a 4-0 win over Elgin.

Kai Meriluoto

Rangers are also set to be considering a move for 19-year-old Finnish sensation Meriluoto, who is currently on loan at Ilves in the Finnish top flight and has netted six goals in 11 games so far this season.

Finnish outlet MTV Uutiset say Rangers are interested in signing him and could make their move this summer.

‘Several’ other foreign clubs are also keeping tabs on Meriluoto.

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