Nobel Mendy to Rangers update as Betis chief addresses exit

Nobel Mendy
Nobel Mendy
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Real Betis have confirmed Nobel Mendy's exit from the club is imminent.

Rangers are believed to be close to securing the signing of the centre back from the La Liga side for a fee of around £2million as Russell Martin looks to complete his latest signing.

Rayo Vallecano were also interested and both clubs had reportedly agreed terms, with the player then faced with the decision of whether to stay in Spain or head to Scotland.


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It had been claimed he was keen to push for the move to Ibrox but Real Betis director Manu Fajardo has now confirmed there has been two offers from interested clubs.

He added the "player's willingness will be important" but it is hoped a deal could even be struck in the coming hours.

Fajardo told a press conference: "As of today, we have two formal offers from two major clubs.

"The player's willingness will be important. We hope to finalise the deal in the next few hours."

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