Rangers are growing increasingly confident they can secure a deal for Serbian midfielder Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade this summer.
The Ibrox club submitted a £3.8 million bid for the 20-year-old last week, though Partizan are holding out for a higher fee amid ongoing negotiations.
Partizan Belgrade skipper Dragojevic remains a top priority for manager Derek McInnes as he attempts to rebuild the squad for a Premiership title challenge.
While Rangers pursue fresh signings, they are equally firm about who they plan to keep, with Youssef Chermiti at the centre of that stance.
French club Lyon has registered interest in the Portuguese striker but has not yet tabled a formal bid for the Ibrox forward.
Chermiti arrived at Rangers for £8 million last summer and impressed immediately, scoring 15 goals in his debut season under McInnes.
It is understood that only a huge bid Rangers couldn’t refuse would see the 22-year-old leave at this time, underlining the club’s strong position.
Rangers are also bracing themselves for potential offers for Belgian midfielder Nico Raskin, who shone for his country at the World Cup.
Raskin played a key role in Belgium’s last-16 victory over the USA in Seattle on Monday night and has since been linked with a move to Atalanta in Italy.
The 25-year-old has two years remaining on his current contract, but Rangers are prepared to listen to offers following his impressive tournament performances.
Should Raskin depart, Dragojevic could fill his role alongside former Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil, who has already joined the club this window.
Rangers are also monitoring Lewis Ferguson’s situation at Bologna as they weigh up a potential big-money move for the Scotland international.
McInnes has already added Lawrence Shankland, Ross McCrorie, Ivor Pandur, and Ben Godfrey to his squad during pre-season preparations this summer.
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