As reported in an exclusive by Sport Witness, there is no deal in place between Rangers and talented winger Paulinho, currently lighting up the Portuguese second tier with Gil Vicente.

What’s the story?

Paulinho had been linked with a move to Rangers earlier this week as speculation grew around Pedro Caixinha perhaps finding prospective Gers players in his homeland.

However, his agent, former Rangers player Pedro Mendes has confirmed to Sport Witness no contact has been made.

As quoted by the outlet, Mendes said:

I’m not going to feed speculation of course but at the moment it was not even talked about! It’s just speculation. There’s nothing that links Paulinho to Rangers at the moment.

That certainly seems to put an end to that one, although is there something there that the Light Blues should pursue?

What’s he all about?

It certainly appears as if Paulinho has the skills required to be a success at Rangers. He’s currently in storming form in the Portuguese second tier, scoring 14 goals in 29 games.

The Gers need more creativity and more options, especially in the wide areas. Given Paulinho’s contract is up at the end of the season then maybe this is a player they should be pursuing, especially since Pedro Caixinha and Pedro Mendes clearly have a good relationship having both taken in the recent derby at Celtic Park together.

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