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Robbie Copeland

Olimpiu Morutan in Rangers transfer link as Gio van Bronckhorst 'eyes' Ianis Hagi alternative

Rangers have been linked with a move for Romanian playmaker Olimpiu Morutan in a deal that closely resembles Ianis Hagi 's move to Ibrox.

Gio van Bronckhorst is planning for the January window as he looks to get the Premiership title over the line amid a challenge from Celtic.

So far his focus has been less on incomings though and more on his current Rangers squad.

However while Connor Goldson and Joe Aribo's contract situations are high on the list of priorities, it's likely he will look to freshen things up with one or two new faces.

And reports in Turkey say that Olimpiu Morutan, who has struggled for game-time at Galatasaray in recent weeks, is in their cross hairs.

A three-time Romania cap, Morutan knows current Ibrox playmaker Hagi from the international scene.

And it's claimed the Premiership champions want Morutan on an initial six-month loan with an option to buy in the summer - a near-exact replica of the deal that took Hagi to Ibrox.

It's claimed that Morutan is being eyed as Rangers expect "serious" offers for Hagi and could be lined up as a replacement.

But Turkish media believe Galatasaray boss Fatih Terim rates Morutan highly and won't be keen to lose him.

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