Sporting Lisbon defender Tonel is keen on securing a move to SPL giants Rangers.
Portuguese defender reveals Scottish ambition
Sporting Lisbon defender Tonel is keen on securing a move to SPL giants Rangers.
The Gers have sent scouts to watch the 28-year-old in action on numerous occasions, and are believed to have been impressed by what they have seen.
It is thought that an offer of around £3million would be enough to lure the Portuguese ace to Ibrox.
Italian duo Roma and Lazio are also reported to have expressed an interest in Tonel, but the player has signalled his desire to complete a switch to Scotland.
Passion
"Sporting Lisbon are a big club and I am very happy here - but Rangers are massive," he told the
Evening Times.
"I know they have been out to see me on a couple of occasions and have been following me for over a year. That is very flattering for any player.
"I have played against Rangers at Ibrox with both Maritimo and then Sporting Lisbon last year in the Uefa Cup and it was an amazing experience. On the first occasion, I was with Maritimo back in 2004 and we lost on penalties and I will never forget the passion of the Rangers supporters.
"Then, last year with Sporting, I was back again and it was another great atmosphere. But I hope maybe I can play at Rangers wearing the home colours in blue and white."
Honour
Tonel has also sought to assure Rangers supporters that should he secure a move to Glasgow, he will not view the move as a stepping stone to the English Premier League.
"What I can say to the Rangers fans is that any contract I sign with Rangers I will honour to its end," he said.
"It is my hope that I may be able to play for Rangers in the Champions League next season and again after that.
"If it does happen, I will not be coming for one season and then be leaving the next."
