Mega Vaclav Cerny transfer fee 'revealed' as Rangers standout set to share Ibrox tales with two familiar faces
The Czech Republic winger was a major success for Rangers during the season after netting 12 goals in 30 league start
Trabzonspor are locked in talks with Wolfsburg about a £9million move for Rangers loan hero Vaclav Cerny – £3.5m more than the reported cut-price fee on the table to secure an Ibrox return.
The Czech Republic international winger was a major success for Rangers during the season just finished after netting 12 goals in 30 league starts for the Ibrox club and 18 goals in all competitions
And Trabzonspor, who have two former Rangers stars in John Lundstram and Borna Barisic on their books, are desperate to land the 27-year-old.
However, his loan spell ended last week and he has now returned to the Bundesliga, where he faces an uncertain future.
Wolfsburg have made it clear they need to make significant financial savings for the new season and don't see Cerny as part of their long-term plans.
And reports in Turkey have indicated that Trabzonspor have made their move and have started talks with the club.
Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke has identified Cerny as his No.1 target for the new season after a disappointing campaign where they currently sit in seventh place and they were also hammered in the Turkish Cup Final by Galatasaray.
Cerny made a big impression when he netted a double as Rangers stunned Fenerbahce in the Europa League in a 3-1 win in Istanbul in March.
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