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Martin McMillan

Rangers 'reject' initial Mohamed Diomande bid with negotiations 'ongoing'

Rangers have reportedly rejected a bid from Besiktas for Mohamed Diomande

The central midfielder scored six goals and picked up nine assists in 54 appearances across all competitions last term. 

According to Turkish outlet Aspor, Rangers have rejected Besiktas' initial offer of €7.5 million (£6.5m) for the Ivorian. Negotiations are said to be 'ongoing'. 

Several players have swapped Ibrox for Turkey in recent times. Indeed, Rangers pair John Lundstram and Borna Barisic both currently play for Trabzonspor. 


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Reported interest in Diomande comes after he was named in [[Rangers]]' Champions League squad for their upcoming qualifying tie against Panathinaikos. 

Eight first-team players - Ben Davies, Ridvan Yilmaz, Robin Propper, Clinton Nsiala, Dujon Sterling, Jose Cifuentes, Ross McCausland and Rabbi Matondo - missed out. 

Rangers' confirmed Champions League squad vs Panathinaikos

Goalkeepers: Jack Butland, Liam Kelly, Kieran Wright.

Defenders: Max Aarons, Nasser Djiga, Emmanuel Fernandez, Leon King, John Souttar, James Tavernier, Jefte.

Midfielders: Thelo Aasgaard, Nedim Bajrami, Connor Barron, Lyall Cameron, Oscar Cortes, [[Mohamed Diomande]], Kieran Dowell, Robbie Fraser, Djiedi Gassama, Nico Raskin, Joe Rothwell.

Forwards: Cyriel Dessers, Josh Gentles, Hamza Igamane, Danilo.

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