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Graeme Young

Ivan Lepinjica 'wanted' by Rangers as bidding war predicted for Rijeka playmaker

In-demand Rijeka midfielder Ivan Lepinjica is a target for Rangers - according to multiple reports in his homeland.

The Croatia Under 21 international has been linked with Chelsea in the past and now Sportse Novotsk i claim the Ibrox side are among a host of sides ready to pounce.

It's understood the cultured midfielder could be available on a loan deal with an option to but after his breakthrough season where he became a regular contributor for his club side.

Rangers know the market well with Borna Barisic and Niko Katic making a telling impact at Ibrox under Steven Gerrard 's tutelage with both signing in the summer of 2018.

Rangers have been linked with a clutch of midfielders in recent weeks including Heerenveen's Joey Veerman and Nimes' Zinedine Ferhat.

The Ibrox side headed to Transferroom's virtual summit last week and sporting director Ross Wilson and Gerrard are keen to bolster their ranks ahead of their Champions League qualifying tilt.

Standing at 6ft 3n, Lepinjica offers physical stature as well as technical ability and has been on the radar of leading European sides in recent seasons.

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