Glasgow Rangers are reportedly ‘keeping tabs’ on Danish central defender Thomas Kristensen ahead of a potential move to Ibrox this summer.
The Lowdown: Helander replacement?
Filip Helander is out of contract at Rangers this summer, and has recently been linked with a move to Swedish side Malmo in his homeland.
Should he leave, Michael Beale’s side would need to bring in a replacement, and it looks like they have already identified their main target in that position.
The Latest: Kristensen interest
As per Football Insider, the Gers are ‘keeping tabs’ on Kristensen ahead of a potential summer move, who is also on the radar of a number of other clubs in Europe.
However, despite some reports saying otherwise, they are yet to make contact over the Aarhus GF centre-back, but he does fit the profile of a ‘young’ and ‘promising’ player that they are looking for, who is also available at an affordable fee with potential high re-sale value.
The Light Blues are likely going to have to pay a six-figure or lower seven-figure sum if they want to sign Kristensen, with his contract not expiring until 2026.
The Verdict: No-brainer
Should Helander leave, the six-foot-five Kristensen would be an affordable replacement, and so a deal for him this summer is a no-brainer.
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The 21-year-old has been one of his team’s standout performers in the Danish Superliga, and still has such a high potential.
He is eight years younger than Helander, and so would be an ideal long-term successor, while also giving Beale another solid option at the back.