Besiktas are willing to let reported Rangers target Kartal Yilmaz leave this summer - but only on-loan. A surprise claim in the Turkish press stated the Ibrox side were also interested in the 21-year-old midfielder after snapping up his team-mate Ridvan Yilmaz on Monday.
But the SuperLig club appear determined not to lose another prospect and Skorer report they plan on opening contract talks with Yilmaz in the near future. However, after spending time on-loan at Ümraniyespor last season, it's stated Besiktas would sanction another loan exit for the academy graduate.
He's featured only sporadically in their pre-season campaign and it appears he's not yet deemed ready for regular first-team football in Istanbul. Rangers ' apparent interest in the player has not been confirmed but Giovanni van Bronckhorst is already well stocked in central midfield with the likes of Ryan Jack, Glen Kamara, Malik Tillman, Tom Lawrence, Steven Davis, Scott Arfield, James Sands and the emerging Charlie McCann all competing for limited positions.
Van Bronckhorst has suggested further signings will depend on whether his side can qualify for the Champions League and upon players leaving the club in the coming weeks. A report on Tuesday claimed Niko Katic was among four who had been deemed surplus to requirements, with the others named as Jack Simpson, Stephen Kelly and Glenn Middleton.
But the centre-back's agent has insisted his client is set to remain at Ibrox. He told the Scottish Daily Express: "We believe Niko will be staying in Glasgow.
"He has a contract with Rangers so he does not need to leave. We have not had any suitable offers from any other clubs."
