RANGERS boss Steven Gerrard has admitted he would love to turn Lassana Coulibaly’s loan into a permanent switch. The midfielder has joined the Light Blues on a season-long deal from French side Angers. Gerrard admits he would like to bring Coulibaly in on a permanent dealWillie Vass Coulibaly has quickly adjusted to life at Ibrox and has made a big impression on the Gers fans. The 22-year-old has been a key man in Rangers’ Europa League campaign so far – netting the crucial third in the 3-1 win over Maribor on Thursday. And boss Gerrard admits he would love to bring the midfielder to Ibrox on a full-time basis. He told the Daily Express: “We would love to have Lassana on a full-time basis. Coulibaly is on a season-long loan at IbroxWillie Vass “We admire him and that’s the reason we brought him in, but at the moment it’s a loan and he belongs to another club. “We should just appreciate that we’ve got him in the short-term. THANKS BOSS Steven Gerrard hails Dave King and Rangers board for backing him this summer “He’s ahead of where I thought he would be at this time but we believe there is still more to come. “The fans are buying into him. As a player, when you play for a crowd as passionate as the Rangers crowd, if you empty the tank for them, and give everything you have possibly got in your body when you cross the white line they are going to come with you.” related stories THANKS BOSS Steven Gerrard hails Dave King and Rangers board for backing him this summer KRIS BOYD Kenny Miller listened to my concerns over Livingston job and then ignored me Euro blast Mitja Viler accuses Rangers star Alfredo Morelos of being a ‘dirty’ player GOING UP A GEAR Steven Gerrard loves Gers fans’ excitement and promises it’s only the start NO MERCY Ex-Celtic star Marc Crosas insists Rangers 'no longer exist’ in reply to fan 'STRANGE DAY’ Josh Windass reveals shock at joining Wigan just hours before Maribor clash Gerrard’s men face a trip to Slovenia on Thursday as they look to reach the Europa League play-off round. Goals from Alfredo Morelos, James Tavernier and Colibaly have the Light Blues in a commanding position ahead of the return clash. But first up is a first home game of the Premiership campaign against newly promoted St Mirren at Ibrox on Sunday. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
