The Scottish side are the latest to be linked with the Slovenian
Scottish giants Rangers are the latest side to be tipped with an interest in Swansea CIty striker Zan Vipotnik.
The Slovenian has been in scintillating form this season, with his tally of 16 goals sending him to the top of the Championship’s goal-scoring charts.
It’s a run that’s unsurprisingly caught the attention of sides elsewhere, with a report from Football Fancast now claiming that Rangers have surged to the head of the queue in the growing race for his signature.
They say Vipotnik has been identified as a possible replacement for Danilo, who’s reportedly likely to leave Ibrox this summer.
It’s also claimed Nottingham Forest and Sunderland are also in the mix, but given that Rangers are likely to offer European football, they are now considered favourites for his signature.
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However, sources have told WalesOnline that the Scottish side are yet to express any official interest in Vipotnik.
Nevertheless, interest in the Slovenian will inevitably grow should he continue his rich run of form.
It’s understood the likes of West Ham United, along with several clubs in Italy were watching the forward during the January window, although a serious approach never arrived before deadline day, with Swansea’s valuation cited as a key sticking point.
The Swans slapped a price tag of £15m on Vipotnik’s head, a move that clearly succeeded in warding off potential suitors.
But the landscape could be different come the summer, and should the player continue to score goals, his valuation may well be seen as less of a risk.
It’s possible the Swans may look to tie down the former Bordeaux star to a new and improved deal in a bid to further strengthen their hand. But, at the time of writing, no such talks have yet taken place.
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Matos has freely admitted he expects there to be growing interest in his top scorer should his form continue, describing it as ” the normal circle of football.”
When asked whether Vipotnik has the potential to thrive at Premier League level, he added: “It will always depend where he goes, how he fits the squad, how he fits the style.
“I think he has a lot of qualities. He has much more [to come] as well, that’s what I said before.
“He helps so much the team at the moment, pressing-wise, setting triggers, being a reference. So he’s improving his game as well.
“And I think if he keeps on that direction, he’s becoming a more complete number nine. The more complete he becomes, the closer he is to having an impact on the future for his career.”