Croatian striker directly answers Rangers transfer question

Rangers have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old, who is valued at £6.5 million by his club Westerlo.
The Ibrox club would face competition though with Hamburg also credited with a strong interest in the ex-Rijeka star.
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Frigan is back in his home town of Rijeka for the close season and broke his silence there on reported interest from Russell Martin's side.
He said: "Rangers? That style of league would suit me. I think I'm a player for that type of football.
"I know about the interest from clubs, it's good to hear and read such things, but we'll see. Nothing has been decided yet.
"Things are in the hands of my agent and when there is something more concrete, we will know. We will weigh everything up and choose the best option.
"I have a good season behind me, some clubs are contacting me, but we will see what is best.
"I can't say that I am not enjoying it in Belgium, on the contrary, but a change of environment is always good.
"Nothing is ruled out and we will see what happens in this transfer window.
"I'm in no hurry and there's plenty of interest in me. Of course, that makes every player happy.
"I've got a lot more stronger in Belgium. Working on physical preparation is 90 per cent of the training in Belgian football.
"I can say that I'm a lot stronger both mentally and physically."

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