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Rangers-linked Umar Sadiq follows Gers on Instagram

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Glasgow Rangers linked striker Umar Sadiq has followed the Ibrox club on Instagram.

Sadiq UMAR of Nigeria and Allan Vargas of Honduras battle for the ball during a match between Nigeria and Honduras as part of Men`s Football - Olympics at Mineirao Stadium on August 20,...

Rangers have been reportedly after Umar Sadiq for a while now.

The Daily Mail reported six days ago that the Roma striker was close to joining the Ibrox side but, fast forward almost a week, the trail has gone somewhat cold.

Until now.

It looks like the 6’3 hitman might be finally nearing a move to Rangers after he followed the club on Instagram today.

At this stage, it seems to be a pretty promising sign that Gers boss Steven Gerrard is closing in on the 21-year-old Nigerian marksman – and fans should be delighted.

Umar Sadiq (L) of Torino FC is tackled by Juan Jesus of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on October 22, 2017 in Turin, Italy.

Up until now, the bulk of Rangers’ business has been for defenders and midfielders, but the Ibrox side were majorly lacking a brilliant plan-b striker last season and could Sadiq be the answer?

Considering his height, he certainly represents something very different than Alfredo Morelos and time will tell whether he can cut it in the Scottish Premiership.

Last month, Gerrard admitted to The Scottish Sun that “we are fans” of the big striker.