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Rangers have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Leon Balogun on a free transfer with the Nigeria international set to sign a two-year contract at Ibrox – and Gers supporters have reacted on Twitter to the news.
Balogun, 32, is a free agent after his contract expired at Brighton. He was on loan at Wigan during the second half of the 2019-20 campaign, and agreed to sign a short-term deal that saw him finish the season with the Latics.
A 31-time Nigeria international, Balogun was signed by Brighton in 2018 from German side Mainz and impressed at the 2018 World Cup. However, he struggled at Brighton – playing just 12 times.
Since joining Wigan, he has played 11 times since January and been a crucial part of the Latics fight against relegation. Paul Cook’s men were eventually relegated following a 12-point deduction due to administration.
Niko Katic has suffered a long-term injury and it left the Gers needing a replacement at centre-back to add cover for Connor Goldson, George Edmundson and Filip Helander. Balogun now looks as though he is set to join.
Rangers fans have reacted on Twitter to the reported news – – that German-born Balogun is set to sign a two-year contract with the Gers. Many believe he will be a good signing for Steven Gerrard’s men.
Brilliant signing. Great reaction from the club
— I stand with Kamara (@CaptainJTav2)
Judge him on the field but looks a smart signing for a back up. Like his height for when we play hammer throwers and sure Joe must have had a word on type of player he is.
— Kyle Fitzpatrick (@Kjfitzdude)
Remember him scoring a cracking volley vs Crystal Palace for Brighton. We are picking up a decent International defender on the free, who has played in the Bundesliga, Prem and Championship. Makes sense with Katic out until Jan, & Big Phil being so injury prone
— Noceros Moore (@RangersMan84)
Sensible signing. Fee agent with international pedigree. Well thought of at Brighton and Wigan. No brainer for me👍
— Scott (@swchef10)
Ticks the boxes for what we need at the moment, great to see business done early doors. 🔴⚪️🔵
— Wirral Ranger (@WirralRanger)
http://twitter.com/rorygers/status/1286641680158994436
A Solid defender.
— Gers Fc (@HeatherPower20)
http://twitter.com/simon1872/status/1286620428895690752