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Alan Galindo

Rangers transfer latest as Giovanni van Bronckhorst 'wins race' to land Tom Lawrence

Giovanni van Bronckhorst is set to secure his latest summer addition after winning the race for former Derby County star Tom Lawrence, according to a report.

Rangers kicked off their summer activity by landing top target Antonio Colak on a three-year deal from Greek side PAOK after shelling out a fee believed to be around £1.8million. John Souttar has already arrived at Ibrox this summer on a pre-contract agreement after putting pen to paper earlier this year from Hearts.

Now the Glasgow Times report that Wales international Lawrence is poised to become the latest name to check-in at Ibrox this summer after fighting off competition from English Championship outfit Sheffield United to land the midfielder. Joe Aribo is on his way out of the Light Blues with a move to Southampton edging closer. He is in the final year of his contract and Rangers will cash in now rather than lose him for nothing in 12 months time. Lawrence is a free agent and is expected to seal a move to Glasgow in the next few days.

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During his career the 28-year-old has turned out for the likes of Blackburn Rovers, Cardiff City and Ipswich Town after starting his career at Manchester United.

Rangers face a big couple of weeks of pre-season ahead of their Premiership opener as they bid to recapture the league title from Celtic.

Champions League qualifiers are also on the horizon for the Light Blues who face two rounds to try and reach the lucrative group stages as they bid to mix it with Europe's elite and join Ange Postecoglou's men at this stage of the competition.

Van Bronckhorst and Co kick-off their domestic league campaign on July 30 when they travel to the Tony Macaroni Arena to face Livingston.

But before that they face four friendlies with English opposition starting with English Championship new boys Sunderland. It's then games with Blackpool, West Ham and Tottenham.

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