Borussia Dortmund look to be ramping up the return of Erling Haaland after being demolished by Rangers in the Europa League.
Boss Marco Rose is under increasing pressure with the chance of silverware after their sorry 4-2 defeat at the Westfalenstadion.
Rangers returned to Scotland with one foot in the next round, but the superstar striker could be drafted in an attempt to save the Bundesliga side's season.
Haaland sat in the stands during the thrilling first leg victory for Rangers while struggling with an adductor problem.
While he has been training alone as he returns to fitness, he was not ready to face Gio van Bronckhorst 's side in the play-off fixture.
Reports in Germany now claim that his return is being ramped up following the convincing win for the Scottish Premiership champions.
Ruhr Nachrichten state Haaland trained with the reserves and is expected to be included in the squad for Sunday's Bundesliga clash with Borussia Monchengladbach.
It is noted that Dortmund hope he will be fit enough to play some part in the second leg in Govan.
Asked if Haaland would be available for the trip to Glasgow, Rose played his cards close to his chest: “I can’t say that yet.
“Yesterday he participated in training, but just a small part. There’s still a few days to go but he hasn’t played for quite a while.
“It’s a difficult story so I have no idea, I can’t tell you. Of course this situation is difficult."
