Rangers Identify This Aston Villa Defender As A Summer Target: Why McInnes Must Sanction The Transfer
If a recent transfer update from The Daily Record is believed to be true, Rangers are eyeing a move for Kosta Nedeljković. They would prefer a permanent deal for the Aston Villa right-back but are al...
Rangers are reported to be interested in signing Aston Villa's Kosta Nedeljkovic, a 20-year-old right-back from Serbia. The club prefers a permanent deal for the young defender but would consider a season-long loan with an option to buy. The Serbian defender began his career at Red Star Belgrade's academy before being loaned out to Grafičar for first-team football.
He made 20 senior appearances for Red Star during the 2023-24 season and was later signed by Aston Villa for £8 million. Nedeljkovic spent the latter part of the 2024-25 season on loan at RB Leipzig but returned to Villa Park this summer. Currently, he is behind Matty Cash in the right-back hierarchy at Villa Park. Unai Emery has often utilized Ezri Konsa and Lamare Bogarde as makeshift fullbacks, leaving Nedeljkovic without a regular place in the team.
The young defender should be given a fresh challenge and potential regular gametime, as Rangers look to strengthen their defensive line to address their current struggles. With his high work ethic, explosive pace, and physical projection, Nedeljkovic is well-suited to the demands of Scottish football. Although he needs to improve his concentration, consistency, and crossing precision, his work with Villa and Leipzig should aid his development for the next stage of his career.
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