Rangers have held talks with Leicester City to sign 28-year-old winger Stephy Mavididi. Meanwhile, Leicester are considering a move for Rangers centre-half John Souttar, 29, though face competition from Championship clubs including Sheffield United. Dutch and Greek clubs are tracking Rangers forward Danilo, 27.

Rangers fear being priced out of a return for Vaclav Cerny, 28, due to his £45,000-per-week wages at Besiktas. Cardiff City had a £5.5m bid rejected by Tromso for midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, 20, with the Norwegian club seeking at least £6.8m plus add-ons; Rangers remain in talks. Rangers have also revived interest in AEK Athens left-back James Penrice, 27, formerly of Hearts.

Livingston have given a trial to former Rangers winger Kai Kennedy, 24, after his departure from Queen of the South.