It could lead to a strange scenario when both clubs share the same owners
Rangers have reportedly “approached” former Southampton winger Moussa Djenepo about a return to Britain – with Leeds United also said to be keen on the Mali star.
The 26-year-old moved to England’s south coast in a £14million deal six years ago when former Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson was at St Mary’s.
He signed from Standard Liege and returned to Belgium two years ago for around £3m.
Capped 36 times for Mali, he has been loaned out to Turkish Super Lig side Antalyaspor but has suffered a chaotic time with months of unpaid wages and is said to want out.
Now Leeds United are reportedly to be keen on taking him back to England following promotion back to the English Premier League.
Djenepo’s release clause is just £1.7m but Africafoot say both Rangers and Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv have “approached” the player.
Rangers, of course, are in the process of being taken over by 49ers Enterprises – the same owners as Leeds United.
That could throw up the unusual scenario of both being in the hunt for the same player.
He is left-sided and can play either as a winger or a full back, an area Rangers are almost certain to try and strengthen with Jefte failing to hit the heights in his first season at Ibrox and Ridvan Yilmaz also suffering with injuries.
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