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Report: Filip Helander to undergo Rangers medical today

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Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard reportedly wants Filip Helander at Ibrox.

Filip Helander of Sweden reacts after giving away a penalty during the 2020 UEFA European Championships group F match between Spain and Sweden at Bernabeu on June 10, 2019 in Madrid, Spain.

Rangers will complete the signing of Filip Helander imminently, according to The Scottish Sun.

It has been reported that Helander will join Rangers in the next 24 hours and will undergo a medical at the Ibrox club today.

The 26-year-old defender Sweden international has agreed a four-year contract and will cost the Gers £3.5 million in transfer fees, according to the report.

The report has also claimed that Helander said his goodbyes to his Bologna teammates on Wednesday.

Filip Helander of Sweden fouls Alvaro Morata of Spain to award Spain a penalty during the 2020 UEFA European Championships group F match between Spain and Sweden at Bernabeu on June 10,...

Good signing for Rangers?

Rangers need a strong and experienced central defender, and in Helander, the Gers are getting just that.

The 26-year-old defender has played well for Malmo FF, Verona and Bologna in his career so far, and he also has good international experience with Sweden.

During the 2018-19 campaign, Helander made 19 starts and one substitute appearance in Serie A for Bologna, while in 2017-18, the defender made 27 starts and two substitute appearances in the league for the Italian club, according to WhoScored.

Filip Helander of Sweden in action during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier match between Spain and Sweden at Bernabeu on June 10, 2019 in Madrid, Spain.