Rangers begin talks to sign Nigerian defender

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Rangers, the Scottish Premiership powerhouse, are reportedly negotiating to acquire Nigerian centre‑back Akpe Victory from Hungarian club Zalaegerszegi TE.

Victory has attracted attention with his solid displays for Zalaegerszegi this season, making 15 appearances and scoring once.

While Benfica has also expressed interest in the 19‑year‑old, Rangers are believed to be leading the competition and preparing a formal offer, potentially exceeding €5 million.

Transfer analyst Ben Jacobs reports that clubs in Germany, Spain and France are monitoring the defender’s situation closely.

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“Rangers in talks to buy Akpe Victory from Zalaegerszegi,” Jacobs wrote on X. “19‑year‑old Nigerian centre‑back has been tracked by clubs in Germany, Spain and France. He has made 15 appearances this season scoring once. Benfica are the other club to have made an approach, but Rangers are understood to be close to making an offer. Fee expected to be in excess of €5m.”

The defender previously played in Lithuania for FK Banga Gargždai before joining Zalaegerszegi TE.