Rangers transfer masterplan on hold amid Mulligan and Cerny 'talks' as Bajrami 'offer' follows £120m pledge
There is set to be big money swirling around Ibrox this summer amid the blockbuster US takeover
It's a big summer for Rangers with the club in the midst of a takeover and searching for a new manager.
That hasn't stopped the early moves in the market being made with Ianis Hagi, Tom Lawrence and Leon Balogun heading for the exit door along with loanees Neraysho Kasanwirjo and Vaclav Cerny.
But fans are more concerned with players who are coming into the building for the next man in charge - with the American tycoon Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises set to choose between Russell Martin and Davide Ancelotti.
The wait has sparked a stumbling block in the deal - with the Light Blues in talks to follow up their pre-contract agreement with Dundee's Lyall Cameron by taking Josh Mulligan from Dens Park.
Record Sport transfer guru Scott Burns has revealed that the Ibrox powerbrokers have held talks with the out of contract 22-year-old.
However, the majority of transfer business is on hold until the club they sort their next manager - with Charlton Athletic also eyeing Mulligan.
With talks paused for Mulligan it appears to be a similar story for winger Cerny.
The prospect of a permanent deal appears to be drifting with Fotomac reporting that Trabzonspor have "entered talks" with Wolfsburg over a deal - with the German side keen to sell.
Takvim also report that Rangers have held conversations with the Bundesliga outfit but Trabzonspor are "confident" of landing the Czech international.
Reports also suggest that Gers chiefs are keen on snapping up £1m-rated LASK defender George Bello.
The 23-year-old is out of contract in the summer of 2026 and Football Insider claim that he has been scouted by the Scottish Premiership side - with West Brom also on alert.
In terms of outgoings, Nedim Bajrami's status appears to be up in the air - despite Record Sport understanding the Albanian is keen to stay in Glasgow and fight for his place in the team under the new boss.
After a disappointing first season in Scotland, Sassuolo are reportedly considering making a move for the playmaker 12 months after his exit.
However, Gazzetta dello Sport claim and offer of around £2.1million will be put on the table - substantially less than the £3.4million splashed by the Ibrox men last summer.
Another midfielder looking to make a mark at Ibrox next season is youngster Blaine McClure as he returns from a spell at Kelty Hearts.
The has told the incoming next boss that he returns to the Premiership as a more confident player.
He told the club's website: “I definitely took more confidence from my game, especially playing against more experienced players.
“I feel as if I’ve proved myself as well, going out and getting men’s football.
"I also feel as if I’ve added a streetwise element to my game, because going there, if you’re one or 2-0 up and going for the win, you need to be more streetwise than at Under-18s level.
“Those players have been in the game a long time and they drill it into you. I feel more confident after going out and testing myself."
The rising transfer murmurs come amid the backdrop of speculation that the NFL giants could offer Rangers the same financial promise that they offered Leeds United.
The Elland Road owners will issue around £120million worth of new shares in the club after winning the Championship - with investors told the nine-figure influx will be put towards stadium redevelopment and the summer transfer business.
And chairman Parag Marathe promised supporters: "Together we are going to build the best squad we can, with every penny we are allowed to spend to be competitive in the Premier League.
"We are going to attack the transfer market and it's something I'm really excited about."
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