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’10 training balls, set of corner flags’: Some fans react to reports linking Rangers with their Ibrox-loving player

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Steven Gerrard’s Glasgow Rangers have been heavily linked with Florian Kamberi in recent days and it looks as though there’s very little opposition to the player joining Ibrox again, or indeed going elsewhere.

The Hibernian striker spent the second half of last season on loan with Rangers and angered his parent club’s fans with his comments claiming Ibrox was his “dream” move and calling Bears “the best fans in the world”.

Kamberi, 25, made nine appearances for Rangers, scoring once and claiming two assists, but with the Scottish Premiership season being suspended in March and ultimately curtailed, he eventually returned to Hibs.

BRAGA, PORTUGAL – FEBRUARY 26: Joao Palhinha of Braga is tackled by Florian Kamberi of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Sporting Braga and Rangers FC at Estadio Municipal de Braga on February 26, 2020 in Braga, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Evening News claimed on Wednesday that Rangers have approached Hibs with a view to renewing the previous arrangement between the two clubs that resulted in Ibrox midfielder Greg Docherty being loaned in exchange for Kamberi.

Meanwhile, Edinburgh Live reported on Thursday that Hibs are “working on” ensuring the 6ft 2in forward can move on permanently, a deal apparently being negotiated with an “unnamed club”.

As well as Rangers, English sides Hull City and Brentford, Swiss club FC Basel and Polish side Lech Poznan are also said to be interested in Kamberi.

Unsurprisingly, many Hibs fans are welcoming the speculation regarding the potential departure of a player who they feel disrespected the club: