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Watch Rangers target Edson Mexer score as Rennes shock PSG in French Cup Final

This is the type of aerial prowess which has made Edson Mexer a target for Rangers .

The Rennes defender was on target last week as his side shocked PSG in the French Cup Final to win their first domestic silverware in 36 years.

It was a stunning result for the Ligue 1 underdogs and Mexer's 66th minute glancing header sealed a comeback after his side had trailed 2-0 to goals from Dani Alves and Neymar.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard flew out to Brittany on Thursday for signing talks with the Mozambique star who is now right at the top of his transfer wish list.

Experienced Mexer, 30, is out of contract at the end of the season and is attracting some interest from Ligue 1 rivals Nantes as well as Bordeaux.

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But his boss at Rennes, Julien Stephan, is desperate not to lose the 6ft 2in stopper who has made 38 appearances this season.

When asked whether he wanted to keep both Mexer and Mehdi Zeffane, he said: "Yes, these two players have been very important this season.

“Mex has had a great season and Mehdi, every time he was called, he was also very good.

Edson Mexer in Rangers talks as Steven Gerrard makes move for defender  

"The president also knows what I think of these two players. "

Gerrard wants another experienced defender alongside Connor Goldson to help bring out the best in Croatian starlet Nikola Katic.

Gareth McAuley is set to leave at the end of his contract and Joe Worrall is heading back to Nottingham Forest after his season-long loan leaving the Ibrox men short in ddefence.

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