Rangers sparked into frantic contract talks as Leeds United prepare “hopeful” offer for 31-y/o – Report
Leeds United are said to be interested in signing Rangers left-back Borna Barisic this month, but the Glasgow outfit are keen on tying him down to a new contract.
Daniel Farke might not be letting onto specifics when it comes to what transfer business he and the club are looking to conduct, but it’s clear where Leeds need recruitment for.
The full-back positions look desperately short at the moment, with only two naturals to the positions in the squad right now in Junior Firpo and Sam Byram.
Football Scotland are reporting that Leeds are interested in signing Croatia international Borna Barisic this month, currently playing for Rangers.
He is in the final six months of his contract, meaning that he can hold talks with other clubs over a potential pre-contract agreement, to leave Ibrox upon the expiry of his deal.
The report details that Leeds are “hopeful” of bringing the 31-year-old south of the border this month as Farke eyes left-back reinforcements for the promotion run-in – approaches from the Serie A, Ligue 1, and La Liga have already been made.
Rangers make efforts to keep Barisic
However, it is also shared that the ‘Gers are aiming to keep the Croatian at the club beyond this season, with a contract being drawn up this week.
Philippe Clement is hoping to keep the experienced defender at the club, warding off interest from all the clubs revealed here, including Leeds.
No decision has been made yet by the player, but Rangers have reached out to convince him not to leave
It should be a fairly simple no from Leeds when looking at Barisic this month, given that there are multiple factors stacked against him being a good signing.
Firstly, he’s 31, so we’ll have to be planning to replace him fairly swiftly, and secondly, he’s going to be someone we replace no matter what if we’re promoted.
He’s defensively suspect, and hasn’t even been in superb form this season to indicate
