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Report: Galatasaray want Konate as Rangers play down rumour

Senegal's Moussa Konate celebrates after scoring a goal during the International Friendly football match between Senegal and Ghana on March 28, 201...
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Rangers have been linked with a move to bring Moussa Konate to Ibrox.

Senegal's Moussa Konate celebrates after scoring a goal during the International Friendly football match between Senegal and Ghana on March 28, 2015 at the Oceane stadium, in Le Havre,...

According to Aksam, Rangers-linked striker Moussa Konate is now wanted by Galatasaray ahead of the transfer deadline.

Konate, 26, has spent two seasons with French side Amiens having joined from Sion in 2017, and has found the net 20 times in the last two seasons.

The Senegal international has shown his talent in Ligue 1, and has now attracted interest from elsewhere, with L’Equipe claiming Rangers want him.

Rangers had allegedly suggested they were willing to pay €10million (£9million) for Konate, which would have been a huge outlay ahead of the deadline.

That rumour had left fans worried about Konate being lined up to replace Alfredo Morelos, but The Scottish Sun report that Rangers have now played down making any sort of move for Konate.

He may still be on the move though, as it’s now claimed that Galatasaray are eyeing a late move for him as an alternative target to Radamel Falcao.

Amiens' Cameroonian forward Moussa Konate (L) celebrates after scoring a goal  during the French L1 football match between Amiens (ASC) and Reims (SR) on August 25, 2018, at the Licorne...

It’s even suggested that Morelos himself is a target for Galatasaray, meaning the situations of the two strikers could be interlinked.

If Morelos goes, Rangers may well move for Konate. If Rangers stand firm and keep Morelos, Konate could head to Turkey, meaning it promises to be a fascinating few days for the two goalscorers.

Galatasaray soccer fans cheer up during 2019 Turkish Super Cup match between Galatasaray and Akhisarspor at Eryaman Stadium in Ankara, Turkey on August 7, 2019.