Evander to Rangers transfer sticking point as Midtylland hold strong hand over wantaway star

Giovanni van Bronckhorst is still keen to add to his squad before the end of the transfer window.

Rangers could be priced out of a move for wantaway Midtjylland star Evander, according to a report.

Record Sport understands Giovanni van Bronckhorst is still interested in signing a defensive midfielder and a forward. And reports from the continent on Thursday claimed the Ibrox side were among clubs interested in the Brazilian, who is keen to find a new club before the deadline after negotiating an exit agreement with the Danes.

Copenhagen have also been linked with the 24-year-old versatile midfielder, who has played against both Celtic and Rangers in Europe in recent seasons. But now Football Scotland report that with three years remaining on his current deal, the fee Midtjylland are likely to demand would put Rangers off a deal before the deadline. Evander is under contract until 2025 and that means there is little pressure on the Superliga side to sell below for a sum below their valuation.

Rangers face a Champions League playoff second showdown with PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night that could shape the remainder of their transfer window. Qualification for the group stage will guarantee a multi-million pound boost to the club's coffers, one that Van Bronckhorst could reap rewards from in the form of additional arrivals to his squad.

His side drew 2-2 with the Eredivisie leaders at Ibrox on Tuesday after a pulsating first leg clash. And although the bookies make Ruud van Nistelrooy's team favourites to progress, Rangers are very much alive in a tie that could mark the end of their decade-long absence from UEFA's top competition.