Rangers bosses battling to keep three of their top academy stars amid major Premier League interest

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RANGERS' new sporting director Kevin Thelwell is battling to keep three of the club's top academy prospects at the club in the wake of major interest from south of the border.
The new Gers chief has his work cut out attempting to appoint the club's new boss just now - with SunSport exclusively revealing that Russell Martin is poised to take the job.
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Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart
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But he's determined to keep the best of the club's young talent in the ranks - and that includes 16-year-old attacker Max Cameron.
According to a report in the Daily Record, Cameron has come to the attention of Premier League outfit Bournemouth and Championship duo Southampton and Ipswich - but the Gers are hopeful that he will agree a first professional contract with the Gers.
And the Ibrox side are also keen to secure the future of Scotland Under-19 call-ups Calum Adamson and Jack Wylie.
Midfielder Adamson, who has previously featured for the B team, is out of contract this summer.
Brentford and Crystal Palace had shown interest in the youngster but the Ibrox men are keen to keep him at the club.
Centre-back Wyllie - who also won a call-up to a recent Scotland Under-19s gathering in Dundee - is also poised to pen a new contract.
Menawhile Greek side Aris have been handed an extension by Rangers to try and reach an agreement to sign Ecuadorian flop Jose Cifuentes permanently.
The 26-year-old made 29 league appearances for Aris during the season and became one of their key players as he helped them qualify for Europe.
The Thessaloniki club originally had until the end of May to turn the loan move into a permanent one, with a £3 million fee as part of the original loan deal.
However, they have indicated to Rangers they want to renegotiate a deal to get the Ibrox side to lower their demands for Cifuentes to £2 million.
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And reports in Greece have stated Rangers have now given Aris until June 15 to reach an agreement exclusively with them, or the deal is off.
They are also considering trying to persuade Rangers to extend his loan deal for another season if they cannot conclude a permanent transfer.
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