‘Suitable offer’ could attract Rangers transfer target as current club consider offloading in 50/50 call
The Light Blues were looking at a possible move in the summer
Rangers could reportedly lure former winger Vaclav Cerny away from Besiktas in the January transfer window if a ‘suitable offer’ is made.
The 29-year has been linked with an Ibrox return ever since his successful loan spell from VFL Wolfsburg during the 2024/25 season. Now playing at the highest level in Turkey, Cerny was the subject of summer bids from Rangers, which fell short of Besiktas’ asking price. Talks also collapsed due to the high wage demands of the former Czechia international.
However, reports in Turkey now suggest that Rangers may have a second bite of the cherry in January, when Besiktas will be more likely to entertain offers. The Istanbul giants are looking to sign Real Sociedad wide man Takefusa Kuba in the upcoming window - and in turn, will have to offload Cerny or fellow right-winger Ernest Poku to free up some resources.
‘Suitable offer’ could see Cerny Ibrox return
According to Fotospor, Cerny could leave Besiktas if a ‘suitable offer’ is made. They also claim: “The current right-wing rotation for Besiktas consists of the following players: Vaclav Cerny and Ernest Poku (on loan). Besiktas wants to strengthen this area during the mid-season transfer window. To do this, they need to part ways with one of these two players. Currently, Vaclav Cerny is the favourite (to leave).”
The same report suggests that Rangers are the most likely suitor for Cerny, who bagged 18 goals and nine assists from the right flank during his 52-game season in Glasgow. He remains under contract at Besiktas until the summer of 2028, however the Turkish side have the option to extend his deal.
Why did Cerny not sign for Rangers in the summer?
During the summer window, new Ibrox boss Derek McInnes was keen to bring in the winger, however Rangers were looking at around the £6m price range, while Besiktas were asking for up to £10m. His £45,000 a week salary in the Turkish Super Lig was also a barrier for the Light Blues.
Rangers were able to look elsewhere in the summer, having signed wide men Daisuke Yokota and Kim Min-su, as well as Stuttgart’s Badredine Bouanani on loan, who has similar traits to Cerny as a left-sided winger who prefers the right flank. Existing Ibrox speedsters Djeidi Gassama and Findlay Curtis have both also played a part this season.
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