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Lenny Joseph could ‘frustrate Rangers fans massively’ amid Ibrox interest

The Ferencvaros striker is being considered by Rangers as they assess attacking options, but one analyst has questioned whether his finishing consistency makes him the right fit for Ibrox.
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Rangers are tracking Ferencvaros striker Lenny Joseph as they continue to assess attacking options, with the club understood to value the 25-year-old at around €6 million.

The Paris-born Haitian international joined the Hungarian side from Grenoble in January 2025 and enjoyed an impressive first full season in Hungary.

Joseph registered 16 goals and 10 assists in 48 appearances last season, while he has already added four goals in 10 appearances during the current campaign.

Rangers' interest has been reported by Foot Mercato and subsequently backed up by Get French Football News as the Ibrox club continues to explore options in attack.

The striker is understood to have attracted interest from elsewhere, with Feyenoord and KAA Gent also keeping an eye on his situation.

Ferencvaros' €6 million valuation could make Joseph an attainable option for Rangers, although the club's recruitment priorities appear to extend beyond simply finding another available forward.

Rangers are already closing in on a deal for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy, with the Venezuelan forward's £9.5m move to Ibrox dependent on his UK visa and completion of a medical.

Joseph's emergence on the radar therefore comes as Rangers continue to consider their options alongside Kelsy and other attacking targets.

Joseph compared to Dessers

However, there is some scepticism over whether Joseph would be the right fit for Derek McInnes's side.

Rangers-focused analyst Kai Watson believes the Ferencvaros striker possesses plenty of ability but could also prove frustrating for supporters.

“Lenny Joseph is a handful but one I feel would frustrate Rangers fans massively,” Watson posted via X.

“Kind of reminds me of [Cyriel] Dessers in that he’s capable of some of the goals below but also misses easy chances.

“Not what I think the club needs currently and Kelsy [is a] better option.”

Joseph's underlying numbers also point towards a forward who can offer significant attacking involvement but not one who can be relied upon consistently, something for the large outlay, McInnes desperately needs.

With the transfer window closing on September 3, Rangers have limited time to determine whether Joseph's €6m price tag represents value, or whether their attention should remain firmly on Kelsy, Vaclav Cerny and other positional areas.

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