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Rangers 'start talks' with Allan McGregor over new deal that includes coaching opportunity

Rangers have started talks with Allan McGregor over an extended deal at Ibrox, according to reports.

It's claimed any new agreement would come with a coaching element, similar to what Jermain Defoe had, in any deal struck between the player and club.

The Daily Record also report that the 40-year-old would NOT be guaranteed the No1 position with Jon McLaughlin also in contention for that spot.

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McGregor would instead provide back-up to McLaughlin, or any incoming keeper, along with Robby McCrorie.

His vast experience and knowledge of the club is being viewed as vital with over 15 years across two spells after advancing through the youth set-up.

It looked like McGregor bided an emotional farewell to the Rangers support with a swansong in the Scottish Cup Final with over Hearts at Hampden.

But with Steven Davis' future sorted with a one-year deal agreed, the club have now entered talks with McGregor over a similar length of extension.

READ MORE: Rangers and Celtic learn Champions League draw dates, qualifying details and group stage schedule

It's a big summer for Giovanni van Bronckhorst as he gets set to take charge of his first full season in charge.

John Souttar is already in the door after joining on a pre-contract from Hearts while the Rangers players and fans were boosted by the huge news that Connor Goldson will be staying after putting pen to paper on a new four-year deal.

The Ibrox men are looking to qualify for the Champions League next season and face two qualifying rounds to make the lucrative group stages.

UEFA have now confirmed the draw and fixture dates for the tournament.

Rangers are already guaranteed Europa League group stage football at minimum should they suffer defeat in the third qualifying round or play-off stage in the Champions League.

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