Report: Rangers defender Barisic emerges as target for Dijon

Rangers full-back Borna Barisic has emerged as a potential transfer target for Ligue 1 outfit Dijon.

According to French outlet Soccer Link, the Croatia international is being eyed as a replacement for Oussama Haddadi, who is leaving the club this summer.

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They claim the 26-year-old would listen to offers, but the fact that Dijon were almost relegated last term makes a move to them unlikely.

Dijon finished 18th in the league and had to defeat Lens in a play-off to stay up.

Barisic had a poor first season at Ibrox following his move from NK Osijek, with injury preventing him from becoming a regular feature in Steven Gerrard’s starting XI.

TBR’s view

Gerrard shouldn’t be seeking to sell Barisic after just one season.

The star, who cost £2.2 million (BBC Sport), still has a lot to prove at Ibrox after failing to convince last term during the times when he was fit.

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With Jon Flanagan currently out injured, there’s a chance for him to start the new season strongly and really nail down his place in the starting XI.

He didn’t come cheap, and he needs to deliver in 2019/20 – he certainly has the talent to do so.