Rangers are in talks with Borna Barisic over a new deal but accept they are in a race against time to tie him down, according to Dean Joesn.
While the Gers intend to tie the Croatia international down to fresh terms, European clubs could pounce in January ahead of a Bosman move in the summer of 2024
Jones stated, “It is evident that there is currently. uncertainty surrounding the left-back position.” “Barisic has been with the team for a while, and he is being evaluated by a few teams because he may sign a pre-contract in January with a team overseas.
It’s a situation worth keeping an eye on because some ideas have been floated in that regard. However, a few months ago, the Rangers started the process of speaking with him about an extension.
“If there’s going to be a good Rangers ending, you would be expecting that to progress pretty soon.”
The Rangers will need to consider their options by the end of the season if they do not receive strong indications that he will sign a new contract, so they must attempt to ensure that the contract situation works out suitably from their perspective as soon as possible.
Uncertainty
Although many Rangers supporters will believe that Barisic’s time at Ibrox is over, the team would suffer if he left on a free contract.
Over the past five and a half years, the 31-year-old has been a good servant after joining from Croatian side Osijek for a nominal fee.
Barisic has given Rangers more than their money’s worth, but with the January transfer window approaching, the defender must now decide his own future.
If he doesn’t sign a contract by January 1st, Rangers will undoubtedly be ready to hear about a pre-contract being signed elsewhere.
While it wouldn’t be the end of the world, the Light Blues would be forced to return to the market when they would have preferred to be growing in other areas.
Ideally, Barisic will sign an 18-month contract extension at Ibrox, with the option to leave for a nominal fee in the summer.
In any case, during the course of the next few weeks, a lot more clarity will become apparent.
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