Rangers are closely monitoring Gilberto Batista, a 22-year-old Guinea-Bissauan centre-back from Moreirense, for a potential summer transfer. The player is valued at around £2.6m. The Black Knight Football Group could prefer a deal for Batista with Lorient or Bournemouth, which are clubs they own. It is reported that Moreirense are keen to extend the defender's contract, which currently expires in summer 2027. A final decision on his future has not yet been made. Batista joined Moreirense in July 2023 and has earned 2 caps for the Guinea-Bissau national team.