In a late, £4.2 million dynamite raid from Rangers, Clement might deftly trade Yilmaz.
Glasgow Rangers, who are presently playing their home games at Hampden Park, have had a difficult start to the 2024–25 season with problems both on and off the field. After losing to Dynamo Kyiv 3-1 on aggregate, the Light Blues were eliminated from the Champions League and will now play in the Europa League group stage this season.
On the first day of the Scottish Premiership, Philippe Clement’s team was likewise held to a draw with Hearts; however, they did win their second game against Motherwell and defeat St Johnstone in the League Cup.
In addition to those costly losses in Europe, the Belgian manager has suffered an injury setback with defender Ridvan Yilmaz, who might miss up to six weeks of action. Rangers are considering a new left-back. Football Scotland, via Index, reported earlier this month that the Gers are considering a late bid for Salernitana left-back Domagoj Bradaric.
Before the transfer window closes, it was rumoured that the Scottish powerhouses are looking to add another full-back to their roster. Brandon Williams, a free agent, was also brought up as a potential replacement. According to the outlet, the Serie B team is willing to sell the defender before next week’s deadline, but only at the appropriate price.
It was reported that Salernitana would require a payment of approximately £4.2 million to approve the transfer, and that a loan with a requirement to make the move permanent the following summer would be in the works. Now that the Croatian talent has the potential to be a great addition to the team, Clement needs to work hard to have a late deal approved before the transfer window closes next week. Why Bradaric would be a wise choice to succeed Yilmaz
When healthy, the 24-year-old dynamo may be a fantastic substitute for Yilmaz while the Turkey international is sidelined with an injury and offer him fierce competition. Jefte may be utilised as a left winger further forward, so Bradaric and the former Besiktas player may compete for a starting spot later in the season.
Both players, as inventive full-backs who are also adept at deck duels, provide a calibre of play both in and out of possession, as the table above illustrates. Although both players struggle a little in the air, Bradaric outperforms Yilmaz in ground duels and recovers the ball more often.
Despite averaging less crucial passes per game, the Croatian star assisted more goals in the Serie A than the Rangers player did in the Premiership. He also poses a creative threat down the flank.
Because of his versatility at left-back and his ability to play both in and out of possession, the Salernitana star might be an excellent short-term and possibly long-term substitute for Yilmaz if he can carry that form to Scotland.