Vaclav Cerny U turn as Rangers winger search ramps up with Jesurun Rak-Sakyi transfer rules 'set'
Winger Vaclav Cerny looks to have earned a surprise second chance at Wolfsburg - after appearing to be on the brink of an exit after his loan spell at Rangers.
The Czech international was the stand-out performer at Ibrox last season during a disappointing campaign - but the Scottish Premiership side would not move to make the deal permanent.
The 27-year-old's agent David Nehoda left the door open to a return to Glasgow earlier in the summer window claiming that "everything remains possible".
And Cerny was reportedly thrown on the transfer list shortly after his Wolfsburg return with the club having to seriously cut their squad amid ongoing financial problems with owners German car giants Volkswagen.
His time at the club appeared to finally be coming to an end last week with reports in Turkey suggesting a £5.2million switch to Besiktas had been agreed - but the German side have reportedly performed a last-gasp U-turn.
According to the Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, the attacker is currently in talks with the club about a deal with his current contract expiring in 2027.
The report comes after boss Paul Simonis heaped praise on Cerny: "He can make the difference because he's very creative on the ball and can surprise the opponent with his left foot.
"It's not just about scoring it's about how he connects the lines, how he finds space. That's exactly what we need in that role."
Russell Martin and Rangers ' sporting director Kevin Thelwell are ramping up their search for a successor for Cerny with Go Ahead Eagles winger Oliver Antman on the agenda.
The Finland international has reported for training on Monday morning amid the interest - with Crystal Palace 's Jesurun Rak-Sakyi also of interest.
Boss Martin admitted to being an admirer of the England U21 international having previously attempted to sign him while at Southampton.
A deal has been thrown into doubt after an injury scare for Rak-Sakyi with a whopping £10million price tag has been placed on the forward.
But The Sun report the Premier League side would be open to a loan move to Ibrox - if there was a guaranteed sale at the end of the contract.
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