Brentford have joined Rangers in the race for Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, Completesports.com reports.
Rangers have identified Alebiosu as a potential replacement for former captain James Tavernier.
Brentford, meanwhile, are reportedly targeting him as another option for Italy international Michael Kayode.
Both clubs sent scouts to monitor the defender during a pre-season match, but he missed the game due to illness.
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Alebiosu joined Blackburn Rovers from Belgian outfit KV Kortrijk for a fee of around £500k last summer.
The Nigeria international quickly established himself as a key figure at Ewood Park, scoring once and providing five assists in 39 Championship appearances.
The right-back is also attracting interest from clubs in Italy and Germany.
Blackburn Rovers rejected a €5 million bid from Italian club Genoa for the player in January.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Have been twice lucky to watch Ryan live and I know is just a matter of time b4 he leaves
Blackburn Rovers
A very good right back…
The boy is good.
We have so many good right backs now. Aina, Osayi. Alebiosu, Bewene, Oputa. Selection headache indeed!
This boy is made for the Epl not Scottish league so let him go to Brentford
How is this a Battle? EPL vs Scottish is no Battle.