Rangers: He is not keen on a transfer to Turkey and the Rizespor loan hits rocks

The future of Jose Cifuentes at Rangers is in question as the midfielder appears reluctant to accept a loan move to Turkish side Rizespor. Despite an offer that includes a £2 million option to buy, sources close to the player suggest he’s not eager for the transfer.

Rangers had agreed to the loan deal following Mohamed Diomande’s arrival, which would have filled the gap left by Cifuentes’ potential departure. However, recent developments indicate that Cifuentes may prefer to stay put at Ibrox.

Derek Clark from the Rangers Review has reported on Cifuentes’ hesitation, noting that despite Rizespor’s ambitions in the Super Lig, the 24-year-old isn’t convinced about making the switch.

In other news related to Rangers’ squad movements, Oscar Cortes is nearing a move from Lens and could arrive in Glasgow soon to finalize his own loan agreement with an option for purchase.

This situation leaves Rangers in a bit of limbo regarding their midfield options. With Nico Raskin returning and Cortes potentially joining, it remains unclear how much playing time Cifuentes might see if he decides against moving abroad.

As these negotiations continue behind closed doors, fans are left wondering what this could mean for both Cifuentes’ career trajectory and Rangers’ lineup strategy going forward into European competition.