Rangers must beware Luka Zahovic, but take a keen interest in bringing him to Ibrox too.
Rangers are in Slovenia preparing for the second leg of their Europa League tie against Maribor, aiming to see out their 3-1 lead.
To do so, Rangers will have to contain Maribor’s main dangerman Luke Zahovic, as they managed to in the first leg.
Keeping Zahovic quiet two games in a row may not be so easy, but it might be smart for Steven Gerrard to have his eye on him beyond this evening.
In Rangers’ previous qualifying tie against Osijek, Gerrard was so impressed with Borna Barisic, he signed him. Is he open minded enough to consider another deal?
This season alone Zahovic has four goals in eight games.
Last year he struck 18 times in 25 league matches, plus another one goal in five Champions League qualifiers.
The Portugal born striker is just 22-years-old and is an impressive talent who may be available at an affordable fee.
A Slovenia under-21 international, the former Benfica trainee was once nominated for Europe’s prestigious Golden Boy Award, won by the likes of Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling, and Kylian Mbappe.
Rangers have been linked with selling Alfredo Morelos over the past 24 hours, with SkySports claiming a bid from Bordeaux, and even with Kyle Lafferty arriving, Gerrard would need another forward.
A star turn from Zahovic tonight could put him in the frame, although Rangers will hope that whatever he can throw at them, they can respond with goals of their own.
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