Former Celtic target Adrian Akande set for Rangers trial

Former Celtic target Adrian Akande looks set to go on trial with Rangers after leaving Chelsea to find a new club.

Akande is reportedly highly sought after, with previous rumours suggesting the likes of Celtic, Tottenham, Manchester United, Liverpool and Hoffenheim are all keen on the prolific 16-year-old. 

However according to The Scotsman, Rangers have offered the teenager, who has previously been compared to the likes of Eden Hazard and Ousmane Dembele, a trial.

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Akande has certainly attracted attention following his departure from Chelsea. 

The 16-year-old has spent trial period’s with West Ham and Hoffenheim respectively, and Rangers now appear to be taking a closer look at him.

Akande enjoyed a prolific campaign for Chelsea’s youth sides last season, scoring 30 goals and creating 22 assists from the wing in just 42 appearances.

While Celtic have been previously linked with the youngster, the Hoops are yet to approach him with regards to a trial.