Rangers linked with defender Batista - gossip

Rangers linked with defender Batista - gossipImage source, Getty ImagesPublished14 minutes agoRangers credited with interest in Portuguese-based defender and a permanent deal for loan player from relegated Premier League side...Rangers are keen on Moreirense centre-back Gilberto Batista, with the 22-year-old Guinea international valued at around £2.6m by the Portuguese club. (O Jogo - in Portuguese), externalRangers want to make the loan for Nasser Djiga a permanent transfer, but Wolverhampton Wanderers intend to recoup their £10m investment in the 23-year-old Burkina Faso defender. (226foot.com - in French), externalJack Butland could be the next big name to depart Rangers as manager Danny Rohl prepares for a huge summer transfer window at Ibrox. (Football Insider), externalCeltic may rival Rangers in the race to sign Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday. (talkSPORT), externalCeltic plan to discuss a new contract with midfielder Luke McCowan, with the 28-year-old approaching the final year of his current deal. (Football Insider), externalSt Mirren hope to arrange an emergency loan for St Johnstone goalkeeper Ross Sinclair following injuries to Shamal George and Ryan Mullen. (Scottish Sun), externalHead coach Steven Pressley says Dundee are close to agreeing a new deal with defender Ryan Astley. (The Courier), externalDundee United manager Jim Goodwin has confirmed that he recalled Owen Stirton from his loan spell with Airdrieonians because he was unhappy with the teenager's lack of action with the Championship strugglers. (The Courier), externalFormer Rangers coach Alex Rae has questioned the "strange" timing of James Tavernier's exit announcement, calling news of the captain's summer departure "a distraction". (Scottish Sun), externalRelated topicsFootballMore on this storyPSG make Fernandes approach - Thursday's gossipPublished9 hours agoCeltic's Engels attracts Lazio interest - gossipPub...