Aston Villa's Kosta Nedeljkovic set for loan to Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Aston Villa defender Kosta Nedeljkovic is reportedly on the verge of joining Rangers on a season-long loan, which comes with a £4 million buy obligation. Nedeljkovic, who previously joined Villa from Red Star Belgrade for £8 million in January 2024, found limited opportunities under manager Unai Emery. Rangers view him as a more attack-minded right-back, fulfilling a key requirement as they look to strengthen their squad. The deal has been under negotiation for weeks and is now expected to be finalized shortly.
- •Nedeljkovic is nearing a loan deal to Rangers.
- •The agreement includes a £4 million obligation to buy.
- •He previously transferred to Villa for £8 million.
- •Limited opportunities for Nedeljkovic affected his time at Villa.
- •Rangers aim to enhance squad depth with his addition.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Aston Villa defender moving closer to summer exit
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