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Casper Widell Transfer from Excelsior to Rangers
According to sources for Football Insider, Rangers are planning to pursue Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell again in January. The defender's summer transfer to Ibrox was prevented by John Souttar's unsuccessful exit, and the club remains interested in him. Sources state that Casper Widell is still open to a move to Rangers and would be willing to consider it again in January. Widell is out of contract with Excelsior next summer, and the Eredivisie side is now approaching its final opportunity to receive a fee for him. Widell recently admitted he came very close to moving to Ibrox in the summer.
According to sources for Football Insider, Rangers are planning to pursue Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell again in January. The defender's summer transfer to Ibrox was prevented by John Souttar's unsuccessful exit, and the club remains interested in him. Sources state that Casper Widell is still open to a move to Rangers and would be willing to consider it again in January. Widell is out of contract with Excelsior next summer, and the Eredivisie side is now approaching its final opportunity to receive a fee for him. Widell recently admitted he came very close to moving to Ibrox in the summer.
Casper Widell confirmed having talks with Rangers in the summer window and stated the club's interest persisted after a change of manager. According to Widell, there were club rules, imposed from a higher level, that prevented them from signing another defender until a player had left. He explained that a Rangers player's refusal to leave prevented his move to Glasgow. Widell said it appeared a player was going to leave, noting the individual was not in the match squad and still is not. He also said the club offered the player a loan, but he refused to leave. Rangers were looking to sign Widell on loan. Fotbolltransfers relayed his comments.
Casper Widell confirmed having talks with Rangers in the summer window and stated the club's interest persisted after a change of manager. According to Widell, there were club rules, imposed from a higher level, that prevented them from signing another defender until a player had left. He explained that a Rangers player's refusal to leave prevented his move to Glasgow. Widell said it appeared a player was going to leave, noting the individual was not in the match squad and still is not. He also said the club offered the player a loan, but he refused to leave. Rangers were looking to sign Widell on loan. Fotbolltransfers relayed his comments.
Rangers are strongly linked with Excelsior defender Casper Widell in a potential deal valued at £2 million. The club may now make him their primary defensive target, and it has been mentioned that a bid for Widell is considered highly likely after the failure to sign Luke Graham. Excelsior are willing to sell Casper Widell for between £2 million and £2.5 million.
Rangers are strongly linked with Excelsior defender Casper Widell in a potential deal valued at £2 million. The club may now make him their primary defensive target, and it has been mentioned that a bid for Widell is considered highly likely after the failure to sign Luke Graham. Excelsior are willing to sell Casper Widell for between £2 million and £2.5 million.
According to sources for Football Insider, Rangers are hopeful of completing a quick deal to sign Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell. The Glasgow club has been monitoring the 23-year-old in recent months. Widell is in the final year of his contract with Excelsior, and sources have indicated that the Dutch club will be willing to sell him for a fee of approximately £2-2.5million this summer. Rangers are understood to be capable of paying such a fee and feel that swift decision-making could allow them to sign Widell, who is likely to transfer this summer due to his contract situation.
According to sources for Football Insider, Rangers are hopeful of completing a quick deal to sign Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell. The Glasgow club has been monitoring the 23-year-old in recent months. Widell is in the final year of his contract with Excelsior, and sources have indicated that the Dutch club will be willing to sell him for a fee of approximately £2-2.5million this summer. Rangers are understood to be capable of paying such a fee and feel that swift decision-making could allow them to sign Widell, who is likely to transfer this summer due to his contract situation.
According to the Daily Record, two Swedish players, Oskar Fallenius and Casper Widell, are potential signings for Rangers and have been heavily linked with the club.
According to the Daily Record, two Swedish players, Oskar Fallenius and Casper Widell, are potential signings for Rangers and have been heavily linked with the club.
According to Expressen in Sweden, Rangers have made an approach to sign Casper Widell from Excelsior. The 6 foot 4 defender is reportedly dreaming of a significant transfer this summer, and while it is Rangers who have made early contact, Blackburn Rovers and Derby County are prepared to commence competing pursuits.
According to Expressen in Sweden, Rangers have made an approach to sign Casper Widell from Excelsior. The 6 foot 4 defender is reportedly dreaming of a significant transfer this summer, and while it is Rangers who have made early contact, Blackburn Rovers and Derby County are prepared to commence competing pursuits.
It has been reported that Excelsior defender Casper Widell could make a move away from the club, which he would consider a dream, in the coming weeks. His contract is set to expire in June of the next year, meaning this summer could be the last significant opportunity for Excelsior to receive a substantial fee for him. It is mentioned that a move to Rangers would present the opportunity to participate in European football and to compete for trophies on a regular basis. On 21 May, Widell posted on his Instagram account that the season was over, the goal had been achieved, and that it was time to recover and prepare for what was to come.
It has been reported that Excelsior defender Casper Widell could make a move away from the club, which he would consider a dream, in the coming weeks. His contract is set to expire in June of the next year, meaning this summer could be the last significant opportunity for Excelsior to receive a substantial fee for him. It is mentioned that a move to Rangers would present the opportunity to participate in European football and to compete for trophies on a regular basis. On 21 May, Widell posted on his Instagram account that the season was over, the goal had been achieved, and that it was time to recover and prepare for what was to come.
According to Swedish journalist Anel Advić, Rangers are seriously interested in 23-year-old Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell. Advić notes Widell’s contract with Excelsior runs until the summer of 2027, but claims that the Swede could leave for the right offer.
According to Swedish journalist Anel Advić, Rangers are seriously interested in 23-year-old Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell. Advić notes Widell’s contract with Excelsior runs until the summer of 2027, but claims that the Swede could leave for the right offer.
Rangers have reportedly become the latest club to express interest in signing Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell. The 23-year-old former Sweden U21 international moved to the Eredivisie from Helsinborgs IF three years ago. It is reported that Widell will be permitted to leave the Dutch club this summer for an acceptable price. Widell is approaching the final year of his contract and has also attracted interest from Blackburn Rovers and Derby County. His current Transfermarkt market value is €1.50m.
Rangers have reportedly become the latest club to express interest in signing Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell. The 23-year-old former Sweden U21 international moved to the Eredivisie from Helsinborgs IF three years ago. It is reported that Widell will be permitted to leave the Dutch club this summer for an acceptable price. Widell is approaching the final year of his contract and has also attracted interest from Blackburn Rovers and Derby County. His current Transfermarkt market value is €1.50m.
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