Ridvan Yilmaz ‘reaches agreement' to leave Ibrox with another Rangers star eyed as takeover rebuild begins

Scottish Sun

2 days ago

WITH Rangers' long awaited American takeover finally complete, the wheels of change are already in motion.
Just days after it was officially confirmed the 49ers had bought into the club, technical director Nils Koppen looks set to become the first casualty of the new regime.
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Rangers' Ridvan Yilmaz could be set for a Besiktas return
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He and teammate Robin Propper, centre left, are reportedly both eyed for exits
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He's contracted for another two years at Ibrox
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But an on-field rebuild seems likely as well as the US investors inject a financial boost into the team after a season of struggle which saw the Gers comfortably second best to rivals Celtic.
And the first dominoes looking likely to fall in the squad are both defenders, according to reports.
Vaclav Cerny has already waved goodbye as the pricey loan star is valued at around £9 million by parent club Wolfsburg.
But the contracted Ibrox aces potentially looking at being offloaded are Robin Propper and Ridvan Yilmaz.
The Dutch centre back was named by the technical director of FC Twente - whom he moved to Glasgow from - as someone who would fit the bill for them.
They are looking at new central defenders as Celtic loanee Gustaf Lagerbielke does not look to be extending his stay.
Speaking to the podcast De Ballen Verstand Arnold Bruggink said: 'Lagerbielke will most likely go back (to Celtic) too. That's what it looks like at the moment.
'(We need) two central defenders, one of whom has to be a real leader, as far as I'm concerned. The profile you're looking at is that of Robin Pröpper.
'You need a leader from the back, which will give you a lot more stability.'
The Dutchman has made more than 40 appearances since joining at the beginning of last season and is still signed up until next year.
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Propper to FC Twente would also be a return to a former club
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Left-back Yilmaz is on the books until 2027 but is said to be destined for a return to his homeland Turkey.
Aspor reports that the 24-year-old has agreed terms to re-join Besiktas who the Gers acquired him from three years ago.
It also says the full back who has struggled with injury had 'requested facilitation' for the transfer to happen.
Meanwhile in the dugout, the club are still without manager following interim boss Barry Ferguson's departure.
Former player Russell Martin and David Ancelotti are still head-to-head according to the bookies as favourites to become the next manager.
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