Rangers 'agree deal' for Connor Goldson replacement with transfer swoop for Dutch defender

FC Twente captain set for move to Ibrox

Rangers are close to signing a replacement for Connor Goldson after agreeing a deal to sign experienced Dutch centre-back Robin Pröpper from FC Twente.

Goldson departed the Ibrox club earlier this week after completing a move to Cypriot side Aris Limassol for an undisclosed fee. The 31-year-old made over 300 appearances for Rangers and was a linchpin of the defence over the past six years but manager Philippe Clement sanctioned his departure in order to free up wages for new additions.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

And the Belgian has quickly identified the player he wants to fill Goldson’s boots with a move for FC Twente captain Pröpper already close to completion. According to reports, the 30-year-old arrived in the UK on Wednesday to undergo a medical and could be signed in time to face Hearts in the Premiership opener on Saturday.

Rangers are set to sign FC Twente captain Robin Propper. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)Rangers are set to sign FC Twente captain Robin Propper. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Rangers are set to sign FC Twente captain Robin Propper. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

The 6ft 3in centre-back has spent his entire career in the Netherlands and counts De Graafschap and Heracles Almelo as his former clubs. He helped his side to a third place finish in the Eredivise last season and has experience of playing in both the Europa League and Conference League. He is the younger brother of former Dutch international Davy Pröpper.

He will become Rangers' ninth addition this window, following Václav Černý, Hamza Igamane, Jefte, Clinton Nsiala, Liam Kelly, Connor Barron and Oscar Cortes - who rejoined on loan with an obligation to buy in the summer - while Mohamed Diomande made his loan move permanent.

Forward Sam Lammers left Rangers in the opposite direction to join FC Twente last week for an initial fee of £2.5m.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, John McLaughlin and Kemar Roofe also left at the end of last season following the expiry of their contracts with Clement’s squad undergoing a major overhaul ahead of the new season, which begins with a trip to Tynecastle to face Hearts on Saturday.

Related topics:

Comments

 0 comments

Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article.

Dare to be Honest
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice