Real Betis defender Nobel Mendy now set to join Rangers | OneFootball

Real Betis defender Nobel Mendy is set to join Rangers, having come very close to moving to PSV Eindhoven, according to French outlet L’Equipe.

Rangers manager Russell Martin wants to bolster his options at the back following an underwhelming start to the 2025-26 Premiership campaign, and the Senegalese fits the bill.

Mendy has agreed personal terms with the Light Blues and will join them in a four-year deal worth €3 million, with a 20 percent sell-on clause inserted.

The 20-year-old was close to joining the Eredivisie club after agreeing a five-year contract in May. The move fell through after negotiations dragged on for weeks.

PSV have since moved on, recruiting defensive duo Kiliann Sildillia and Yarek Gasiorowski.

It has given the Gers a clear chance to sign him, but they could face another hurdle as Mendy has also agreed personal terms with Rayo Vallecano.

Securing a place in the league phase of the Champions League could boost Rangers’ hopes of completing the deal.

Belgian club Club Brugge stand in their way as Martin looks to get his side playing alongside the biggest teams on the planet in the elite European competition this term.

They could do with Mendy for both legs and it will be intriguing to see if a deal will finally go ahead.

Rangers have drawn their opening two games of the league campaign against Motherwell and Dundee.

They also lost 2-1 to Viktoria Plzen last night in the second leg of the Champions League third qualifying round.

A 3-0 win in the first leg ensured they progressed to the play-offs.