Florian Kamberi's loan at Rangers has been extended so he can take part in the second leg of the Europa League last 16 match against Bayer Leverkusen - according to a report.
The Sunday Post state the Hibs striker will join up with Steven Gerrard's men for pre-season.
While The Easter Road side will shift a high earner from their wage bill, the move will allow Rangers time to consider a more permanent move for the Albanian and bolster their attack for the European decider.
They trail 3-1 from the first leg at Ibrox after the Germans showed their class in a one-sided encounter just days before the coronavirus put football on hold.
Hibs were have been in a difficult position with the player following comments made on his arrival in Glasgow that incensed fans, with boss Jack Ross admitting any return would be difficult.
After signing he described Rangers as his dream move "ever since I came to Scotland", and suggested he told his agent as much after only his second appearance for Hibs.
The striker still has a year left on his deal and is available on a permanent basis for a bargain fee of around £100k.
The Leith club are looking to cut their cloth to the new financial reality brought about by the pandemic.
They have introduced a number of cost-cutting exercises to safeguard its future.
The club are in a consultation process with a number of players and staff regarding contracts and it has been reported that the academy will be mothballed until the crisis has abated.
