Rangers defender Nikola Katic has reportedly been offered an Ibrox exit route in Serie A this summer.
The towering centre-back suffered a heartbreaking knee injury in training last pre-season which ruled him out for the entire title-winning term.
He also missed out on the chance to feature at Euro 2020 with Croatia as he stepped up his return to training this summer.
The 24-year-old had stated this summer that he hoped to be in the running for Rangers ' upcoming Champions League qualifiers, however he will have to beat Connor Goldson, Filip Helander and Leon Balogun to a starting spot.
They conceded just 13 goals on their way to winning the Premiership trophy last term with Goldson a mainstay of the side.
Reports in his homeland state he may continue his recovery away from Ibrox on loan as he continues his rehabilitation from the cruciate ligament knock.
Serie A side Spezia Calcio have "expressed an interest" in taking him to Italy on a short term deal and allowing him to kick-start his career.
Having avoided relegation during their first top flight season, Thiago Motta's men is reportedly among a number of clubs looking to add the 6ft 4 defender.
