Nobel Mendy, the Rangers-bound star from Real Betis, will undergo medical checks in Barcelona, Spain, rather than in Scotland. This development comes as Rangers are nearing the completion of Mendy’s transfer, with the fee reportedly sorted at around €3 million. Mendy has chosen Rangers over other interested clubs, including La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, and is set to sign a four-year contract.

Transfer Details:

– Transfer Fee: Rangers have agreed to pay €3 million for Mendy, with Betis including a 20% sell-on clause in the deal.
– Contract: Mendy will sign a four-year contract with Rangers, pending the medical and completion of the transfer.
– Medical: The medical checks will take place in Barcelona, and once completed, Mendy is expected to join Rangers’ squad.

Rangers’ Current Situation:

– Season Start: Rangers have had a slow start to the season, with two draws in their opening games, leaving them four points behind Celtic.
– Transfer Activity: The club has already signed Nasser Djiga and Emmanuel Fernandez to strengthen their defense and is looking to add a striker and another center-back.
– Upcoming Games: Rangers face Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League qualifier second leg and will need Mendy to be available for their next game against Alloa Athletic in the Scottish League Cup ¹.