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Rangers finalize deal for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy
Rangers have acquired forward Kevin Kelsy from Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told the Guardian on Wednesday. That source requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the agreement. The deal, worth $13m (£9.5m) – potentially more if Kelsy hits certain performance goals for Rangers – also includes a sell-on fee for the MLS club.
TL;DR
- Rangers have signed forward Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers for $13m, potentially rising with performance goals.
- The deal includes a sell-on fee for Portland Timbers, making it a club record outgoing transfer.
- Kelsy has scored 16 goals in 43 appearances for Portland Timbers since joining from Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Rangers manager Derek McInnes sought a striker due to Youssef Chermiti's ACL tear.
- Portland previously acquired Kelsy for $6m in January.
- Portland are ninth in MLS's Western Conference.
- Rangers are ninth in the Scottish Premiership with no wins in their first two league games.
- Kelsy will travel to Glasgow for a medical and to finalize the deal, pending visa.
- He is unlikely to feature for Rangers this weekend against Aberdeen.