Report: Rangers-linked international midfielder snubs two top-flight suitors, wants Ibrox move

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Reported Glasgow Rangers target Bongani Zungu has reportedly snubbed two rival suitors in favour of a switch to Ibrox and the opportunity to play under Steven Gerrard.

According to the Daily Record, the Amiens midfielder has rejected interest from Spanish side Celta Vigo and French outfit Strasbourg after setting his heart on a £3.5million move to Ibrox.

Zungu admitted in May that he’s ready for a new challenge following his club’s relegation, telling Get French Football News: “Personally I would like to move on with my career, and hopefully it happens.”

According to a report in L’Equipe from Tuesday afternoon, Zungu looked set to become Steven Gerrard’s fifth summer signing after a deal was agreed, with the Daily Record making a similar claim on Wednesday morning.

The latter outlet also claimed that La Liga side Celta Vigo had a bid accepted for the 24-cap South Africa international, along with long-time admirers Strasbourg of Ligue 1.

However, the Daily Record says Zungu – a huge Liverpool fan – snubbed other suitors after learning of Anfield legend Gerrard’s interest, according to a “high-ranking” Amiens source.

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Rangers are very much in need of a solid number six, an enforcer who can protect the defence and add some steel at the base of midfield, and Zungu very much fits the bill.

A defensively-minded midfielder with quick feet and composure in tight areas, along with an impressive ability to hit accurate, long passes, the South African has drawn comparisons with Yaya Toure and Paul Pogba.

And to hear that he reportedly wants to play for Gerrard at Rangers and has apparently turned down approaches from Ligue 1 and La Liga shows that he has the perfect attitude and passion needed to play for the famous club.