Rangers face competition to land Hoffenheim star Stanley Nsoki. Philippe Clement is in the market for a new central defender and Nsoki has emerged as an option. Nsoki's salary demands could be a stumbling block. Nsoki worked under Clement at Club Brugge but is under contract at Hoffenheim until 2027.

Rangers have opened discussions with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim over the loan signing of defender Stanley Nsoki.

Stanley Nsoki played 42 matches under Philippe Clement at Club Brugge. He was sold to Hoffenheim for 12 million euros but has struggled with injuries and lack of playing time. Rangers and Hoffenheim are negotiating a loan deal for Nsoki.

Stanley Nsoki, who played 42 matches under Philippe Clement at Club Brugge from 2021 to 2022, was subsequently sold for 12 million euros to Hoffenheim. Since his transfer, he has struggled with injuries and limited playing time. This season, he has no prospects for a starting position and only appeared in the final minute of the opening Bundesliga match against Holstein Kiel. Negotiations are currently underway for a loan move, but there has been no mention of a purchase option so far.