Rangers in Concrete Negotiations for Samuel Ballet
Rangers are in advanced talks to sign Samuel Ballet, a 24-year-old Swiss winger currently contracted to Serie A’s Como and fresh off a notable loan at FC Zurich. Ballet made 28 Super League appearances, tallying three goals and two assists, and performed strongly in Switzerland’s top flight.
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Como prefer a permanent transfer rather than extending his loan, creating an opening for interest.
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Rangers are now ahead of FC Zurich, Norwich City (Championship), and Trabzonspor in the race to sign him.
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The club is focusing on reinforcing their wings ahead of Russell Martin’s incoming campaign—especially after the departures of Vaclav Cerny and a failed move for Kwame Poku.
Ballet is under contract until 2027, but Como are looking to cash in—Rangers are hoping to finalize terms before preseason starts on July 10.
Why Ballet Matters for Rangers
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Blend of pace and experience: Swiss youth international with both domestic and European experience.
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Style fit: Athletic and versatile—ideal for Martin’s system.
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Competition-ready: Viewed as priority, especially with Champions League qualifiers looming.
Other Winger Players on Rangers’ Radar
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Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Australian, Macarthur FC) – Under 20, scored six goals in 32 A-League appearances; scouted by Coventry and Watford too.
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Crysencio Summerville (Feyenoord) – Linked last summer, after refusing a contract extension; interest may persist.
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Yusuf Kabadayi (Schalke loan, Bayern Munich) – Though older interest, unlikely to progress soon.
Additionally, younger academy talents such as Archie Stevens (on loan) continue to develop, supporting Rangers’ long-term wing depth
 Summary & Outlook
Rangers are actively pursuing a quality winger—Samuel Ballet leads the chase, currently in concrete negotiations and ahead of competing clubs. Should the deal be completed promptly, he’s expected to arrive in Glasgow before July’s Champions League qualifiers, giving Russell Martin ample time to integrate him into the squad.
