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Report: Rangers want to sign Jed Abbey after Wolves released him

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According to Sports World Ghana, Rangers are interested in signing defender Jed Abbey following his departure from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Abbey, 18, starred in the Under-18 Premier League this past season, registering four goals and five assists for Wolves.

With an additional goal in two FA Youth Cup games, Abbey has shown his quality going forward despite predominantly being a right back.

The teenager can also play in midfield, but was released by Wolves this summer despite his impressive record.

Rangers had been eyeing up ex-Leicester City youngster Dennis Gyamfi, but he is currently training with Belgian side Cercle Brugge ahead of a potential deal.

Oddly, the pair share some similarities; they can both play for Ghana and the Netherlands and both are free agents after leaving Premier League clubs.

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Jed Abbey of Wolverhampton Wanderers U18s celebrates scoring their first goal during the U18 Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers U18s and Manchester United U18s at St Georges Park on March 30, 2019 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Tom Purslow/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Photo by Tom Purslow/Manchester United via Getty Images

Rangers also landed Calvin Bassey from Leicester, with the Gers seemingly looking at Premier League youngsters to bolster their full back options.

Abbey fits that bill, and could provide cover behind James Tavernier whilst giving Rangers another talent for the future without breaking the bank.

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General view outside the stadium prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on September 01, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)