Rangers & Hearts linked with defenders - gossip
Rangers and Hearts are reportedly interested in acquiring new defenders as the transfer window approaches. Rangers are pursuing Nigerian defender Akpe Victory, while Hearts are looking at Leon King, who is leaving Rangers. Additionally, Aberdeen has offered captain Graeme Shinnie a new contract, but negotiations are ongoing.
- ▪Rangers are targeting Nigerian defender Akpe Victory from Zalaegerszegi.
- ▪Hearts are interested in Leon King, who is leaving Rangers on a free transfer.
- ▪Aberdeen has proposed a new two-year contract to captain Graeme Shinnie, but an agreement has not been reached.
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