‘He refused to leave’ – 23-y/o defender confirms Rangers talks as one player stands in way

Excelsior center-back Casper Widell confirmed he held positive transfer discussions with Rangers over a potential permanent summer move. The 23-year-old Swedish defender revealed that club management required an existing defender to depart before completing any new signing, which ultimately halted the proposed transfer.

Widell noted that an exiled defender refused loan offers and departures, blocking the move. The article identifies John Souttar as the likely player after moves away collapsed over financial complications, while Widell remains open to future interest.