“Rangers Set to Sign US Superstar Defender in SHOCK 49ers Enterprises Mega-Deal to Revolutionize Backline!”

Jefte may have spoken positively about his debut season at Rangers, a campaign where the young defender featured far more than initially anticipated.

However, the 21-year-old Brazilian is now under scrutiny, sharing the spotlight with the inconsistent Turkish left-back Ridvan Yilmaz.

With the left-back position remaining a concern, Rangers are expected to reinforce that area during the summer transfer window.

Although Kris Boyd recently suggested Rangers should target Greg Taylor, current reports indicate the club is exploring options beyond the UK.

Rangers monitoring U.S. international George Bello

One such target is U.S. left-back George Bello, who currently plays for Austrian Bundesliga side LASK.

According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Rangers are tracking the defender’s progress, though they face competition from English Championship club West Bromwich Albion.

Bello, originally born in Nigeria, moved to the United States with his family at a young age. He rose through the ranks at Atlanta United before transferring to German side Arminia Bielefeld.

Since 2023, he has played for LASK and has earned seven international caps with the U.S. national team.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a solid season in Austria, making 43 appearances across competitions, scoring twice, and contributing three assists.

Defensive reinforcements a top priority at Ibrox

Rangers’ need for defensive reinforcements has been underlined by a worrying trend last season, where the team conceded two or more goals in eight consecutive domestic matches.

This streak began in Philippe Clement’s final game against St Mirren on February 22 and continued until a rematch with the same opponents on April 26.

The run marked a new low for the club defensively and contributed to Barry Ferguson’s failure to secure the managerial role on a permanent basis.

With Leon Balogun confirmed to be leaving and Robin Propper also expected to exit, bolstering the defence is a major priority.

This responsibility will likely fall to Rangers’ incoming American ownership group, led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, who are nearing a takeover deal.

Alongside Bello, Rangers have also been linked with Leicester City’s Cameron Burgess and Estoril’s Kevin Boma, as the club works to rebuild a defence that faltered dramatically under Ferguson.