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Rangers transfer state of play on Botheim, Kipre, Cassierra, Archer and Simons

The summer transfer window is well under way but has been pretty quiet for Rangers...so far.

Gio van Bronckhorst 's side have already tied down Connor Goldson, Steven Davis and Scott Arfield but there is much more to do before the 2022/23 campaign kicks off.

John Souttar has penned a permanent deal from Hearts, making his way to Ibrox in time for the season starting after signing in January.

Allan McGregor is out of contract with Morelos, Kent and Aribo entering the final year of their Ibrox contracts.

But the Gers boss has his eye on a number of players, with fresh links to Norwegian striker Erik Botheim and West Brom defender Cedric Kipre emerging in recent days.

Record Sport have laid out Rangers state of play as it stands to keep you in loop.

Mateo Cassierra

Mateo Cassierra may still be an option for Rangers

The 25-year-old has been in scintillating form for FC Sochi and had been eyed up as a potential alternative to his countryman Morelos, whose contract expires next summer.

His agent appeared to pour cold water over the links though as he named a list of five clubs keen - but left Rangers out of the mix.

However reports in his homeland named Monterrey as being interested - another club his agent failed to mention.

Erik Botheim

Rangers have placed their offer on the table to secure the major new signing of Erik Botheim, according to BBC Scotland .

Marseille are also keen on the striker who is a free agent this summer.

The Norwegian is now set to review his options before making his final decision after tearing up his contract with Krasnodar.

He was previously prolific for Bodo/Glimt and is hot property on the free transfer market.

Cameron Archer

Rangers have been linked with Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer, according to TalkSport.

The 20-year-old netted three goals in 20 Championship appearances while on loan at Preston last season.

England U21s' and Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer has been linked with Rangers (CameraSport via Getty Images)

He also bagged four Villa goals in two League Cup clashes, enjoying three outings in the Premier League for the Birmingham side.

However Preston are eyeing another loan spell for the forward - and he may prefer to stay down south.

Cedric Kipre

West Brom defender Cedric Kipre has been linked with a move to Ibrox, with The Athletic claiming Gers are interested.

Baggies boss Steve Bruce doesn’t see any future for him at the Hawthorns and the Light Blues have seemingly been keeping tabs on him since a stint at Motherwell in the 2017/18 campaign.

Cedric Kipré was a stand out for Motherwell during his time at Fir Park (SNS Group)

The 25-year-old has also bee linked to Norwich City, with a number of clubs abroad also said to be interested.

However, with two years left on his contract with the Baggies, any transfer would likely cost a fee – with £1million reportedly the asking price.

Xavi Simons

Simons was linked with a move to Ibrox back in January this year, but nothing came of it with Gio van Bronckhorst signing Aaron Ramsey insteaed.

But he could revive the deal with reports inconsistent over his new contract.

Xavi Simons is out of contract at PSG (Getty Images)

Dutch midfielder Simons rejected a new deal at Barcelona in 2019 and instead penned a three-year deal at Parc des Princes - which is now on the verge of expiring.

And Ibrox is an option for the star should he decide against staying on in Paris.

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