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Rangers fans react to Saido Berahino rumours

Rangers fans look on during the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on September 1, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. ...
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Rangers have tied up a major summer signing this week, completing the permanent signing of playmaker Ianis Hagi.

The Romanian joined Rangers on loan from Genk in January, and impressed quickly – enough for Steven Gerrard to pull the trigger on a permanent move.

Rangers may not be done shopping in Belgium yet though. Voetbal Nieuws claim that the Gers now want to sign two more Pro League talents.

Royal Antwerp winger Manuel Benson is thought to be one target, as is Zulte Waregem striker Saido Berahino in a potentially fascinating move.

TEAMtalk recently claimed that Rangers and Celtic both want Berahino, and the rumours have quickly resurfaced again, with the Gers allegedly keen.

The 26-year-old was a top young talent with West Bromwich Albion, but lost his way after missing out on a move to Tottenham Hotspur, and struggled with Stoke City.

Saido Berahino of Zulte and Franky Dury, head coach of Zulte, during the Jupiler Pro League match between Sint-Truidense VV and SV Zulte Waregem at Stayen on August 24, 2019 in Sint-… (MB Media/Getty Images)

Off-field and character concerns have tarnished Berahino’s image. However, he has impressed in Belgium, notching six goals and three assists in 22 games.

Still, Rangers fans don’t seem too impressed. Some think that Berahino won’t improve now as he approaches 27, and if he can’t impress for Stoke then he surely can’t for Rangers.

Others would prefer Florian Kamberi to Berahino, and are urging Rangers to steer clear of Berahino this summer.

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