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Rangers-linked Jonathan Klinsmann signs for St Gallen

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Rangers-linked goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann won’t be heading to Ibrox after all.

Berlin, GERMANY - APRIL 30:Jonathan Klinsmann of Hertha BSC during the training session on April 30, 2019 at the Schenkendorfplatz in Berlin, Germany.

Rangers are being linked with a host of players this summer, but will obviously miss out or simply not sign many as Steven Gerrard retools his squad.

The Gers have already brought in five signings this summer, as Steven Davis, Jake Hastie, Jordan Jones, Greg Stewart and Sheyi Ojo have all arrived.

More players are expected to arrive at Ibrox in the coming weeks, and another goalkeeper may well be on Gerrard’s arrival amid uncertainty over Wes Foderingham’s future.

Gerrard brought in Andy Firth in January as a third-choice stopper, but with Foderingham potentially moving on for first-team football, a new second-choice to backup Allan McGregor would be needed.

The Scottish Sun reported in May that Rangers were looking at Jonathan Klinsmann, who has left Hertha Berlin on a free transfer at the end of his contract.

Jonathan Klinsmann of USA gives instructions during the international friendly match between Netherlands U23 and USA U23 at Pinatar Arena on March 24, 2019 in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain.

The son of German legend Jurgen, Klinsmann is a United States youth international, and whilst he was allegedly eyed by Rangers, he won’t be arriving at Ibrox any time soon.

Swiss side St Gallen today announced that they’ve signed Klinsmann, and he’ll now hope to kickstart his career there, leaving Rangers to look for another goalkeeper elsewhere.

5th May 2019, Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland; Ladbrokes Premiership football, Rangers versus Hibernian; General view of Ibrox Stadium