Rangers are being linked with a move for Moreirense centre-back Gilberto Batista, with the Scottish Premiership side monitoring the 22-year-old’s situation in Portugal.
The Guinea-Bissau and Portugal dual national, who is valued at €1.00m on Transfermarkt, is currently on the books of Liga Portugal club Moreirense, where he wears the number 66 shirt. The rumoured switch from Moreirense to Rangers has been noted on 23 April 2026 with the probability of a deal still listed as “?”, underlining that talks remain at the speculative stage.
Batista’s contract details at Moreirense have not been made public, and his contract expiry is unknown, fuelling suggestions he could become a free agent if no extension is agreed. That uncertainty is likely to appeal to clubs such as Rangers looking for value in the market, with a cut‑price fee or pre-contract route potentially on the table.
Standing at 1.87m and operating primarily as a right-footed central defender, Batista fits the profile of a physically strong, aerially capable defender often targeted by British clubs. He has been developing his game in Portugal’s top flight with Moreirense in Liga Portugal, a division increasingly scouted by clubs in Scotland and England for emerging defensive talent.
Born on 29 December 2003, Batista is still at an early stage of his senior career but has already broken into Moreirense’s first-team group. Recent league outings have seen him used in his natural centre-back role, with his performances closely watched by recruitment departments tracking young defenders across Europe. Specific match data, including opponents, dates and detailed statistics from his latest appearances, has not been formally disclosed in the current report.
With his market value still relatively modest and his contractual situation unclear, any move to Ibrox would represent both a step up in profile and a significant opportunity. If the transfer materialises, it could offer Batista a platform to accelerate his development in European competition and enhance his reputation beyond Portugal.
