Galatasaray are ready to pounce for Rangers defender Ridvan Yilmaz in January, with a loan deal their first move. According to Fanatik, securing a new left-back is top priority for the Turkish giants.

The Lions have made signing a new left back a priority as summer loan signing Angelino has struggled to settle in.

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The Yellow-Reds want to terminate his loan contract and send him back to RB Leipzig.

Yilmaz has been identified as a target, he knows the league well having joined Rangers from Besiktas and would be given first team football.

But will a temporary switch tempt Rangers to part with their promising youngster?

The 22-year-old has seen his role increase under Philippe Clement, making eight of his ten SPFL appearances under the Belgian.

While still battling Borna Barisic for the starting spot, Yilmaz’s age and growing confidence suggest he could eventually claim the mantle full-time. Loaning him out now might seem counterintuitive for Rangers.

Additionally, Yilmaz has turned down all previous offers from Turkish sides and joining Galatasaray would mean playing for a rival of the side he grew up playing for.

A permanent sale could entice the Light Blues if Galatasaray offer a tempting enough sum. The influx of cash could allow Clement to bolster other areas of his squad.

Ultimately, the decision lies with Rangers. Will they nurture Yilmaz’s talent in Glasgow, or cash in on a potential loan or permanent deal to fuel their January transfer plans?

The next few weeks promise to be intriguing for both clubs and the young Turkish international.