The playmaker was a key player under Martin at St Mary's having previously played for him at Swansea
22:50, 07 Jun 2025
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Southampton playmaker Flynn Downes is reportedly a target for Rangers this summer.
New boss Russell Martin is said to be keen on a reunion with the 26-year-old in the Scottish Premiership - having previously managed the 26-year-old at Swansea and the Saints.
Downes was a key member of the Southampton team that secured promotion through the play-offs in the 2023/34 campaign while on loan from West Ham.
He would return to to the south coast ahead of their return to the Premier League for a £15million fee.
The Sun report that the newly relegated St Mary's side would demand at least £10million to sell Downes - and could price out Rangers.
But with the American revolution in full flow at Ibrox, CEO Patrick Stewart has promised Martin he’ll be handed a significant chunk of the £20million set to be injected in the Premiership giants by their new owners..
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It could be a big call by sporting director Kevin Thelwell, with the report also noting Nottingham Forest left-back Harry Toffolo is a target as he prepares to leave the club as a free agent.
The report comes after Record Sport revealed Conor Coady and Dor Turgerman on the shortlist of targets this summer.
Negotiations have started with Leicester City over a potential deal to bring in experience Coady - while rising talent Turgerman has opened the door to a move by admitting he is ready to leave Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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