Besiktas star Ridvan Yilmaz is "ready" to join Rangers, according to a report. And club president Ahmet Nur Cebi is set to make a decision on the left-back's future amid claims the Ibrox side have lodged a €6million bid.
Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst is working to replace Calvin Bassey after his club record move to Ajax and 21-year-old Yilmaz is in the frame. The highly-rated Turkish defender is also attracting interest from Torino but Turkish media claim he has welcomed interest from last season's Europa League finalists.
It's said Yilmaz has told Besiktas he would like to be allowed to leave if the club can strike an agreement with an interested party, with the youngster determined they get the best deal possible. Haberfama.com say he is prepared to make a move to the Scottish Premiership. What happens next now rests with Besiktas chief Cebi, who will consider whether to approve the transfer. Young Boys star Christian Fassnacht has already been named as a target to replace Yilmaz.
Meanwhile, Rangers are reportedly lining up a new deal for captain James Tavernier. Reports on Thursday night indicated the right-back has agreed an extension until 2026. The Englishman has arguably become the club's most important player in recent seasons.
Should Tavernier put pen to paper on the new contract, it will put the 30-year-old in line for a testimonial at Ibrox. Rangers are also keen on agreeing extensions with Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos, who are both out of contract next summer.
