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Alan Temple

Antwerp problems mount ahead of Rangers clash as record signing set for disappointing exit

Antwerp's problems are mounting ahead of their tie with Rangers as record signing Benson Manuel looks set to leave.

The Belgian outfit face Steven Gerrard 's side in the last 32 of the Europa League, with the first leg in Belgium on February 18 before the return at Ibrox a week later.

The Pro League outfit have lurched from crisis to crisis since the draw was made though, with coach Ivan Leko leaving for a lucrative job in China.

That was followed by a bizarre incident involving Lamkel Ze, who turned up to the stadium in an Anderlecht shirt as he looked to force a move to Panathinaikos.

Antwerp 's furious ultras then stormed the training ground to try and get at the wantaway Cameroon international.

It doesn't look like things are getting any better for the Belgians, with record signing Manuel set to leave.

The winger joined from Genk in 2019 in a £3million deal but a combination of injuries and poor form have hampered his progress and he's has made just eight senior appearances this season.

The 23-year-old now looks set to go out on loan before the end of the window, with Groningen and PEC Zwolle both interested.

Manuel played against Tottenham and Ludogorets in the Europa League group stage but looks set to be gone before Rangers come to town.

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