Key Viktoria Plzen star to miss Rangers Champions League tie
He has started the 2025/26 season strongly, with a goal and three assists in two league games.
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However, he is finalising a transfer and will not feature in the third qualifying round match.
Adolf Sadek, Plzen's general manager, said [fcviktoria.cz]: "Pavel has received the green light from the club to transfer abroad.
"All the details, including a medical examination, are being finalised in these hours.
"If everything goes well, he will transfer to a renowned European club."
Russell Martin's side progressed to this stage after beating Panathinaikos 3-1 on aggregate.
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