Vaclav cerny gives rangers his transfer answer as russell martin can revive deal

THE WINGER WAS THE STAND-OUT PERFORMER FOR THE IBROX SIDE DURING A DISAPPOINTING CAMPAIGN AT IBROX 20:20, 03 Jun 2025Updated 08:03, 04 Jun 2025 Former Rangers loanee Vaclav Cerny appears to

have closed the door on the prospect of a permanent move to Ibrox this summer. The Scottish Premiership giants are in the midst of a major overhaul following the US consortium's

takeover with a new manager set to be appointed. Former Southampton boss Russell Martin is the frontrunner ahead of Davide Ancelotti with a final decision expect by Rangers'

powerbrokers in the coming days. But after a loan campaign that saw Cerny chip in with 18 goals and nine assists, many fans were hoping to see the Czech Republic international make a

permanent move to Glasgow with reports suggesting Wolfsburg are demanding £9million for the 27-year-old. But while on international duty, the attacker appears to have put a full stop on his

time in Glasgow as he confessed he left with regrets having failed to pick up silverware. He said: "I managed to play a lot of games, almost 60 in one season, which is wonderful.

Article continues below "I had a wonderful relationship with the fans, I think I gave them a lot of nice experiences, just like they gave me. "I'm just sorry I couldn't

win anything with Rangers. But I will have very nice memories, they have a magical stadium. "Memories for my entire career and my entire life, as I wrote on my social networks. I hope I

managed to bring them what has always been my thing. A lot of the goals and assists were at our home stadium. "I'm really happy that everything turned out like this. It was nice

to say goodbye." However, he concedes he is not certain what the future holds for him amid reported interest from Trabzonspor: "I still have no idea where I will be playing next

season. "The only thing I know is that I am returning to Wolfsburg. I have a contract there for two more years. There will be time for a club future after the national team. "I am

a regular player at Wolfsburg . The club does not have a coach yet. Of course, I have some preliminary agreements, or I know what is planned for me. "I would like to get the most out of

a successful season. "Contact (with Wolfsburg) has taken place, we all want to know where we stand. It has become clear what they expect from me, what I expect from them. "I have

received a training plan for the summer and we are moving forward." And if Martin is appointed he could revive an alternative transfer to Rangers that collapsed last summer. Rangers

missed out on the signing of Samuel Edozie in the dying embers of the window as the winger saw a move to Ibrox fall through. The 21-year-old – who was a a key contributor for the Saints in

the Premier League and Championship – was expected to head to Glasgow but after the loan switch fell through would go on to have a successful loan stint at Anderlecht. Before being shown the

door at St Mary's, Martin revealed he had been keeping tabs on the forward during his time in Belgium - insisting he was still involved in the "big picture" at the club. He

said: "We've had different people go over and watch him. We are in constant contact, he's doing well and it's been good for him. "He's in a different

environment and has a different challenge. He seems to be enjoying it. "We will keep sending people over there a bit regularly to make sure we're having a conversation.

"Face-to-face contact is always better and easier. I wish I had the time to go over myself, but at the minute I haven't. "There will be a time when I do. He's an

important player for us in terms of the big picture. I think this season will be really good for him." Article continues below The Daily Echo reporting a major clearout is on the cards

following their Premier League relegation - and Edozie will not return to Anderlecht after boss Besnik Hasi branded a deal "far too expensive." Could be offered a career lifeline

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