​Rangers Strike A Deal With Hannover For This Japanese Attacker: Exciting Addition For The Light Blues?In one of his recent posts on X, Fabrizio Romano has shared an exciting update for the Rangers faithful. The club have reportedly struck a deal worth €3.3m (plus €700k performance-based add-ons) with Hannover for Daisuke Yokota, who is expected to travel to Glasgow this week to complete his transfer.The 25-year-old Japanese attacking ace progressed through Kawasaki Frontale’s academy ranks back in his homeland before plying his trade in Germany with FSV Frankfurt. After a spell with the reserves, he joined CZ Jena II, competing in the lower league of German football. However, his failed stint led to a Bosman switch to Latvian outfit Valmiera.An impressive spell in the Baltic earned Yokota a €672k move to Polish side Górnik Zabrze. His emergence caught the eye of Belgian giants Gent, who roped him in for a fee in the region of €2m in January 2024. But he eventually returned to Germany on successive loan spells with 1. FC Kaiserslautern, followed by Hannover 96, with the latter making his move permanent following 5 goals and 4 assists in 30 2. Bundesliga appearances. Die Roten are now ready to sanction his exit, as they make a decent profit from his sale, despite activating the €2m purchase option in his contract less than two months ago.HANOVER, GERMANY – MAY 03: Marvin Schulz of Münster fights for the ball with Daisuke Yokota of Hannover during the 2. Bundesliga match between Hannover 96 and SC Preußen Münster at HDI-Arena on May 03, 2026 in Hanover, Germany. (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/Getty Images)Why Yokota’s Arrival Should Boost RangersRangers are in desperate need of reinforcements down the right-hand flank after parting ways with Oliver Antman, Danilo and Nedim Bajrami, as well as opting against converting Andreas Skov Olsen’s loan into a permanent transfer. Djeidi Gassama lacked the confidence and composure in Derek McInnes’ 4-4-2 set-up, as he has been more effective from the left as an inverted winger. The left-hand side is well-equipped with Thelo Aasgaard and Findlay Curtis challenging each other, and the arrival of Yokota would arguably boost the Gers, thanks to his energy and flair.The Light Blues have lately scouted in Germany, having snapped up Skov Olsen and Ryan Naderi to strengthen their attack. Naderi has emerged as a first-team regular after joining from the third-tier outfit Hansa Rostock, and the Japanese forward, being a key member of Hannover in the second division, must prove his worth in Scottish football.Being left-footed, Yokota is a natural fit on the right with his cut insides, dribbling, rapid acceleration, sharp balance, quick turns and creative spark. He might not have scored a lot of goals, but his pace and directness would cause a menace in the opponents’ half. A disappointing draw against Dundee United is a wake-up call, and the board must conclude the deal at the earliest to prevent fur