Report: Rangers eye Trabzonspor striker Caleb Ekuban

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Turkish outlet Fotospor have claimed that Rangers are reportedly interested in signing Trabzonspor striker Caleb Ekuban, just one season after Leeds United offloaded the Ghana international on a permanent basis.

Ekuban, 25, has been in decent form for Trabzonspor this season – scoring eight goals and creating six more in 24 games. Despite naturally being a striker, he has been used up front, out wide and in the 10 role but the SuperLig leaders.

The Ghana international was only signed by Trabzonspor last summer from Leeds, after an impressive loan spell. Leeds let him go on loan for the 2018-19 campaign after netting just twice in 22 games for the Elland Road side.

He had a hand in 11 goals during 36 games last season, again playing a number of positions. Despite injury this season, Ekuban has improved his form – attracting both Rangers and Lazio. Trabzonspor rate him at around £8.8million.

TBR’s view – Should Rangers move for Ekuban?

It is clear Rangers need a striker. Jermain Defoe is out injured again, Alfredo Morelos’ form has dropped off of late and a summer move for the Colombian lookes inevitable – leavign Steven Gerrard with no choice but to strengthen in the summer.

At £8.8million, though, is Ekuban good value for money given his struggles in England’s second tier? It remains to be seen. However, his form in the Europa League – four goals in five this season – is impressive.