Weslley Patati Rangers Links Grow as Transfer Window Heats Up

Rangers fans, buckle up — the summer rebuild is in full swing. After confirming five new signings already, the club is now eyeing a double raid on Maccabi Tel Aviv, with Weslley Patati and Dor Turgeman both on the radar.

According to Israeli outlet ONE, Rangers have shown serious interest in Weslley Patati, the Brazilian winger who lit up the Israeli Premier League last season with 23 goal contributions. But they’re not stopping there.

His teammate, highly-rated striker Dor Turgeman, is also being watched closely by the Ibrox recruitment team.

🇧🇷 Who is Weslley Patati?

Patati is one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the Israeli league in recent years. Just 21, he racked up 11 goals and 12 assists across all competitions for Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2023/24 — combining blistering pace with silky dribbling and an eye for the final ball.

According to Futmob:

• 2.7 successful dribbles per 90 mins
• 1.8 key passes per match
• 88% pass accuracy in the final third
• 7.4 duels won per game

Primarily used as a right winger, Weslley Patati can play on either flank, and his creativity in one-v-one situations would add something Rangers have sorely lacked in the last couple of seasons.

No wonder the Weslley Patati Rangers rumours are catching fire.

🧨 Turgeman Also Targeted

While Patati’s flair is drawing attention, Dor Turgeman is no slouch either. The 20-year-old striker is seen as one of Israel’s brightest attacking prospects. Last season he notched 9 goals and 6 assists, and his ability to link play, press from the front, and finish clinically has made him a standout for both club and country at youth level.

Rangers see Turgeman as a player who could develop into a long-term number nine — especially with Igamane on his way to Lille and continued interest in Cyril Dessers from AEK Athens.

🆕 Five Signings Already In

The potential deals for Patati and Turgeman come on the back of a very active start to the window for Rangers. New boss Russell Martin is wasting no time reshaping the squad, with five additions already confirmed:

• Max Aarons – Right-back (from Bournemouth)
• Joe Rothwell – Midfielder (from Bournemouth)
• Lyall Cameron – Midfielder (from Dundee)
• Thelo Aasgaard – Forward (from Luton Town)
• Emmanuel Fernandez – Centre-back (from Peterborough United)

The squad is clearly being rebuilt around youth, versatility, and pace — and Patati would fit that strategy perfectly.

💰 Price Tag and Possibility

Israeli reports suggest Maccabi Tel Aviv will demand €8m to €10m for Patati — a hefty fee but not one that would break Rangers’ transfer record. With Hamza Igamane reportedly set to join Lille for around £15m, the Ibrox club would have the means to reinvest immediately.

Whether the move happens could depend on how quickly exits are confirmed and whether Rangers can move fast before other European clubs pounce.

⚽ Why Patati Would Shine at Ibrox

Weslley Patati at Rangers just makes sense. His direct attacking style, ability to beat defenders, and confidence in possession align perfectly with how Russell Martin wants to play — high tempo, fluid, and aggressive in transition.

If paired with a developing striker like Turgeman, the two could represent the start of a new-look forward line at Ibrox.