Ridvan Yilmaz has constantly been linked with a move away from Rangers throughout the winter transfer window.
The left-back hasn’t been the Gers’ first choice this season, as Jefte has taken the spot.
Since his transfer last summer, the Brazilian defender has made tremendous development and is now receiving interest from some of England’s top clubs [The Rangers Review].
Jefte’s uncertain future forces the Light Blues to make a key decision about the Turkish defender.
According to Arda Ozkurt, Galatasaray is still in talks with the Bears regarding Ridvan Yilmaz’s transfer.
The Taktik Mania journalist revealed on his personal X account (8 February) that the Istanbul club want the 23-year-old on loan.
While the transfer window in Scotland closed on 3 February, the full-back could still leave Ibrox as it’s open until 11 February in Turkey.
Rangers are potentially open to the left-back’s exit as they’ve demanded a permanent transfer or a loan with a mandatory buy option.
It has been claimed that the Gers are looking to get around £5million for the former Besiktas ace.
Rangers to sell Ridvan Yilmaz permanently
Yilmaz has made 20 appearances in all competitions for the Light Blues this season, but it feels like Philippe Clement fancies other options in the starting lineup.
To compensate for the backline’s injury woes, the Turkish defender has been forced to play out of position in many games.
With James Tavernier’s comeback, it will likely be difficult for the 23-year-old to reintegrate into the Belgian manager’s plans in the coming weeks.
Yilmaz will undoubtedly be an important player for the Bears until the end of the season, as they try to finish on a strong note.
While the Scottish Premiership is out of reach for the Glasgow club, they still have other competitions to compete for.
The Gers will face Queen’s Park at Ibrox on Sunday (9 February) in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.
Yilmaz has missed the last few fixtures due to an injury, and whether he will play against the Scottish Championship outfit remains to be seen.
