Godwin ObajeRangers Step Up Chase for Owen Beck with Wrexham Interest Expected to Be Outgunned
Rangers are stepping up their pursuit of Liverpool left-back Owen Beck, with sources close to the deal suggesting the Ibrox club are now in a strong position to beat Wrexham to the player’s signature.
The 21-year-old Wales international is a man in demand this summer following a successful loan spell at Dundee last season, where his attacking thrust and defensive maturity caught the eye of clubs across the UK. While Wrexham have been quietly pushing to bring the player to the Racecourse Ground, insiders believe Rangers are prepared to “blow them out of the water” with both their offer and footballing proposition.
New Ibrox boss Russell Martin is keen to reshape his squad ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League qualifiers and views Beck as an ideal fit for his progressive, possession-based philosophy. With Borna Barišić having exited the club and uncertainty surrounding Ridvan Yılmaz’s future, the need for a dynamic, top-level left-back has grown more urgent by the day.
The Gers have already held talks with Liverpool, who are understood to be open to a permanent sale or a loan with a buy option, provided assurances are made over Beck’s development. The Scottish giants are believed to have the upper hand due to their European pedigree, higher league level and the clear pathway to first-team football they can offer the player.
Wrexham, now in the Championship and backed by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, had hoped their growing profile and Welsh ties could tempt Beck to return closer to home. However, one source close to the player admitted: “If Rangers make the offer we expect, Wrexham will be blown out of the water. Beck is ambitious and the chance to play European football under a manager who knows how to develop young talent could be decisive.”
Beck, who is currently weighing his options, remains highly thought of at Anfield but has been informed that his path into Jurgen Klopp’s successor Arne Slot’s first team may be blocked by the form of Andy Robertson and the emergence of other academy prospects.
Russell Martin has made it clear that players arriving this summer must suit both his tactical system and Rangers’ long-term strategy, with Beck fitting the profile as a mobile, technically sound and forward-thinking full-back.
The Ibrox hierarchy are pushing for an early breakthrough, with Champions League qualifiers on the horizon and pre-season preparations already underway. Should a deal be struck, Beck would become Martin’s first defensive addition — and a statement of intent for a Rangers side aiming to reclaim the Premiership title and make a deeper impact in Europe.
While nothing has been signed yet, all indications point toward Rangers being in pole position. The coming days could prove crucial as negotiations accelerate.
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