Kevin Mantilla, a 21-year-old centre back from Talleres, is drawing interest from Rangers. He was previously identified as a target during Michael Beale's time at Ibrox in February 2023. Mantilla transitioned from Santa Fe in Colombia to Talleres in Argentina in July. According to the Argentine outlet 351deporte, he has re-emerged as a prospect for Rangers. Mantilla has been capped 24 times for Colombia at the U23 level. Talleres is open to considering offers if the price is right. The interest in Mantilla arises as Rangers manager Philippe Clement aims to resolve defensive shortages, which have been worsened by injuries to John Souttar and Feyenoord loanee Neraysho Kasanwirjo. Although James Tavernier and Leon Balogun have made their returns, there remains a necessity for additional defensive options. Mantilla's potential transfer is also in the context of Rangers evaluating other defensive prospects, such as Watford's Ryan Porteous, in light of Grant Hanley's probable move to Birmingham City.