Ex-Rangers star Vaclav Cerny targeted for £9MILLION transfer as Wolfsburg open talks over stunning deal
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TRABZONSPOR have opened talks with Wolfsburg about a £9 million move for Rangers loan hero Vaclav Cerny.
The Czech Republic international winger was a major success for Rangers during the season after netting 12 goals in 30 league starts for the Ibrox club and 18 goals in all competitions.
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Vaclav Cerny smashes his penalty kick into the net
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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.
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.
Another loan player to have recently departed Ibrox is Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
He joined on a season-long loan from Feyenoord last season, but a terrible knee injury whilst on international duty for the Netherlands U21s derailed his chances at Rangers.
He's posted on Instagram: "Wore the shirt with pride, even when injury kept me off the pitch.
"Thank you for the trust, support and memories.
Celtic fans react to Rangers boss Barry Ferguson's leap and Vaclav Cerny's water spray celebration after Hamza Igamane's Old Firm winner
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Meanwhile, it's believed American health tycoon Andrew Cavenagh who is behind the proposed Rangers takeover, is flying to Europe this week to meet potential candidates for the Ibrox hotseat.
The club's chief executive Patrick Stewart, sporting director Kevin Thelwell and 49ers technical director Greitar Steinsson have been overseeing the search for a new manager.
SunSport revealed Russell Martin is set to make a final pitch to become the next Rangers boss while Davide Ancelotti is also in contention.
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