Rangers Launch £3m Bid for Top Defensive Target Nobel Mendy
Rangers have stepped up their summer transfer activity with a £3 million offer for Real Betis defender Nobel Mendy, who has been identified as a top priority signing by the club. The 20-year-old has impressed with his development and potential, attracting the interest of multiple European sides, but it is the Ibrox outfit who have made the first serious move.
Nendy, a Senegalese centre-back with a strong physical presence and calmness on the ball, has been on Rangers’ radar for several weeks. Manager Russell Martin and the club’s recruitment team see the young defender as a long-term investment who could not only bolster their current defensive options but also grow into a key figure in the years to come. His versatility—able to play both centrally and at right-back—adds further appeal.
Real Betis are believed to be weighing up Rangers’ bid, with the Spanish club valuing Mendy highly after watching his rapid rise through their ranks. Though he has yet to fully establish himself in the Betis first team, the club is aware of the growing interest and could look to insert a sell-on clause or performance-based add-ons if a deal is struck.
Rangers, for their part, are keen to get the deal over the line swiftly to ensure Mendy has time to integrate into the squad before the new season kicks into high gear. With European qualifiers and domestic campaigns looming, Martin is eager to have his ideal squad in place as early as possible.
The Scottish giants have already been active in the market, but the pursuit of Mendy signals a more strategic shift toward younger, high-upside players. Sources close to the club indicate that Mendy has been a key target throughout the window, with the club prioritising defensive reinforcements following injuries and inconsistent performances at the back last season.
Should the transfer be completed, Mendy would follow a recent trend of Rangers investing in youthful talent with an eye on future value—both on the pitch and in the transfer market. Fans will be hopeful that Mendy can develop into a mainstay in the backline and help restore defensive solidity at Ibrox.
Negotiations are ongoing, but Rangers’ £3 million offer shows clear intent. Whether Betis accept remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Nobel Mendy is firmly in Rangers’ sights.