Rangers are edging closer to a deal for Antonio Colak. Sources in Greece insist PAOK Salonika are digging their heels in over their €3million valuation of the Croatian international striker after knocking back a second Ibrox bid.
But their stance could soften if they can tie-up a replacement for the 28-year-old. Ibrox chiefs believe a deal is in sight and are confident they can get their man having lodged a unsuccessful second offer worth €2.3million, with the Greek Super League outfit promised further riches with a sell-on clause and goals bonus part of the package.
Colak has emerged as Gio van Bronckhorst's No.1 target as he looks to beef up his attacking options ahead of Rangers' new campaign. However, he was pushed into action last night for PAOK in spite of Gers' interest as he was introduced at half-time in a 4-0 pre-season trouncing of Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles. The 28-year-old has been capped three times by Croatia and was the man responsible for torpedoing the Light Blues' Champions League push last season as his Ibrox double for former club Malmo dumped the then Scottish Champions out at the third qualifying stage.
