, Young Oldham Athletic defender hands in transfer request with Rangers keen to sign the youngster

Young Oldham Athletic defender hands in transfer request with Rangers keen to sign the youngster

Young Oldham Athletic defender George Edmundson has handed in a transfer request with Rangers keen to sign the youngster, according to journalist Mike Keegan.

Young Oldham Athletic defender George Edmundson has handed in a transfer request with Rangers, alongside numerous of clubs who are keen to sign the youngster.

The 21-year-old has  rejected the offer of a new contract to stay at Latics and has handed a in transfer request, with Rangers, Stoke City, Hull City, Sunderland and Preston North End in the race to sign him.

It is understood that Rangers have had a bid rejected for George Edmundson, and Latics are now looking for more than £450,000 and they are looking to start a bidding war.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is very keen to sign George Edmundson.

The 21-year-old was named in the official PFA League Two Team of the Year this season. The youngster has made 54 appearances in all competitions and he is entering the final year of his contract at Latics.

George Edmundson is highly regarded at Boundary Park and he won Oldham Athletic Community Trust Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards at the club’s awards evening.

The centre-back is a product of the Oldham Athletic Academy, and has earned his place as a first team player due to his performances during the 2017/18 season. He enjoyed a successful loan spell at AFC Fylde before being recalled due to injuries in the squad. He returned to the club and made 13 appearances for Latics and showed the defensive qualities he possesses and leadership in a young defence at times.

George Edmundson follows the footsteps of Burnley and England defender James Tarkowski, both coming through the youth ranks at Boundary Park.

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