Nacho Castellano claims that Rangers have “consulted” on a bid to sign Talleres defender Kevin Mantilla.
The Gers are interested in the centre-back, who will be free to go if a good offer comes along, according to a December 16 report from 351 Deportes.
According to him, a number of international teams are showing interest in the 21-year-old, so the Bears could need to act fast to sign the player they have been eyeing since 2023. [Monday mail]
In 2024, the Colombia Under-20 international played in 17 games, logging 1,244 minutes in all competitions.
During the winter, Rangers require reinforcements.
In order to save the Bears season, Philippe Clement needs to add players to his team during the winter transfer window.
With the Gers already trailing Celtic by 13 points in the Scottish Premiership, the campaign has already been reduced to damage limitation.
Despite starting 70% of the Light Blues’ league games since his arrival in the summer, Robin Propper has not impressed, therefore they need to bolster the defense’s core.
One of the most promising players in South American football, Mantilla led his nation to the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup in May 2023 and the CONMEBOL Under-20 semifinals in February 2023.
Andres Fassi, the president of Talleres, has mentioned that Brighton and Liverpool have previously gotten in touch with the team regarding the young defender. [Daily Mirror]
It would be a huge statement if the Gers could sign him before Premier League teams, and it would be a coup.
