Rangers are leading the race to bring Ghana centre-back Nathaniel Adjei to Ibrox in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Swedish outlet Expressen, the Gers are one of the clubs showing keen interest in signing the 21-year-old defender this summer.
Feyenoord, Strasbourg, Anderlecht, and Reims are also interested in signing the Hammarby defender, but the Bears appear to be the frontrunners in the race.
Rangers are willing to pay around £3.5 million for the young defender, but Hammerby are demanding a fee of around £5 million.
The Gers are expected to launch an opening bid shortly to sign the defender, but some negotiations are needed for the parties to reach an agreement.
Rangers looking to bolster their defence this summer
Adeji spent last season on loan at Lorient who have the obligation to sign him permanently. However, the Ligue 1 side suffered relegation last season, and they might struggle to secure a permanent deal for him.
As a result, the door has been left open for other clubs to make a move to sign the defender. Rangers have already sealed three signings so far, but more players are expected to arrive.
Leon Balogun has signed a one-year contract extension at Ibrox, but Connor Goldson’s future at the club is uncertain. Steven Gerrard wants to take Goldson to Saudi Arabia, and Philippe Clement may need to sign his replacement.
Rangers have been linked with a move for Chilean defender Thomas Gladames, but it looks like they might be able to pull off a deal for Adeji if Hammarby relax their stance over selling the defender.
Bayern Munich winger Yusuf Kabadayi is expected to move to Ibrox this summer, while Kosovan striker Albion Rrahmani is also a reported target.
In other Rangers news, the Gers are leading the race to sign 21-year-old midfielder who is expected to undergo his medical at Ibrox.
