ROSS WILSON has revealed Rangers fended off interest from the Premier League and Europe to clinch a loan deal for Amad Diallo.

The forward completed a move to Ibrox from Manchester United on Thursday afternoon and will spend the second half of the campaign with the champions.

Boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been in the market for attacking reinforcements throughout the January transfer window in a bid to bolster his ranks for Rangers' title defence.

The need to strengthen was heightened this week when it was confirmed that Ianis Hagi has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Rangers have now clinched a headline-grabbing deal for Diallo and sporting director Wilson is delighted to get the move over the line.

Wilson said: “This is a really exciting signing for us as Amad was highly sought after by a number of clubs.

"We have been working hard with Manchester United and Amad’s agents throughout January to reach an agreement for Amad to become a Rangers player.

“We have stayed patient in our discussions as we know what Amad can bring to our group.

"Amad and Manchester United had an array of options this window across the Premier League and in Europe, so needless to say, I’m absolutely delighted that we have been able to convince both Manchester United and Amad that Rangers is the perfect place for him to continue to showcase his undoubted and exciting talent.”