Scottish giants Rangers interested in Chhetri, Jeje
The Indian team had assembled in the north-eastern city for a friendly against Malaysia. "I am not sure so I cannot talk about it," the 20-year-old Pune FC striker said, before betraying an excited laugh and agreeing that it would be an excellent opportunity.
However, there could be a few hurdles in the way. KB Chhetri, Sunil's father, had his doubts whether a deal could be done. "In his earlier contracts, he always had a paragraph saying that the clubs would release him if overseas clubs were interested. But with Mohun Bagan, there is no such clause," he said.
Another problem would be acquiring a UK work permit. In 2009, the 27-year-old Chhetri had signed a three-year contract with Queen's Park Rangers, who were promoted to the English Premiership this season, but he was denied a work permit and his dream of playing in England was dashed. He eventually joined Major League Soccer (MLS) team Kansas City Wizards, but he failed to make the final 11.
Scottish newspaper Daily Record reported on Friday that the club was weighing up the move to extend its reach in the Indian market, and the visit has been set up by Rangers director of football, Gordon Smith.
"Sunil and Jeje are looking forward to coming to Scotland for trial later this month. Both players are well aware that Rangers have a far higher standard than they are used to and they will need to raise their game to impress but they will give their all during their trial period at Murray Park," the players' agent Yogesh Joshee told the Rangers' official website.
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