Rangers Weighing Up A Reunion With This Former Attacking Ace: Why He Would Solve The Crisis In Attack

Rangers Weighing Up A Reunion With This Former Attacking Ace: Why He Would Solve The Crisis In Attack In a recent discussion on the Orta Cizgi YouTube channel, Turkish journalist  Murat Ozen has shared a transfer update involving Rangers and Vaclav Cerny. As translated by Kartalın Asaleti JK on  X , the Glasgow giants are assessing behind the scenes whether to script a reunion with the Besiktas wide attacking ace in the summer window. The 28-year-old Czech international progressed through the academy ranks of FK Příbram back in his homeland before plying his trade in the Netherlands in favour of a transfer to the esteemed academy ranks of the Dutch giants Ajax. There, he impressed with their reserves but only settled for a sporadic first-team status. A move to Utrecht did not work out either; however, the loan stint with fellow Eredivisie outfit Twente turned his fortunes. The latter made the move permanent in the summer of 2021, and an excellent 2022-23 season earned him a high-profile switch to then-Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg a year later. An Impressive Loan Spell In 2024-25 Meanwhile, the Wolves accepted a loan fee of around €1.50m when Rangers came calling in July 2024. Cerny made an immediate impact, scoring 18 goals and 9 assists in 52 appearances across competitions. There were rumours last summer of a potential Ibrox return. But it did not materialise in the wake of the ownership change, new managerial appointment, other priority signings and a significantly high asking price. BILBAO, SPAIN – APRIL 17: Vaclav Cerny of Rangers FC controls the ball whilst under pressure from Yeray of Athletic Club during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Athletic Club and Rangers FC at Estadio de San Mames on April 17, 2025, in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images) Cerny eventually joined Besiktas late in the window, but could be on the move again after scoring 7 goals and assisting 8 times in 34 outings. The Black Eagles finished fourth in the league, and could accept an offer in the region of £6m – an amount they invested in the attacker. Why Rangers Must Resolve Their Conundrum Down The Right Rangers bolstered themselves heavily down the wide by snapping up Mikey Moore, Thelo Aasgaard, Djieidi Gassama and Oliver Antman. But they lacked impact on the right and raided Wolfsburg once again in the winter to secure the services of Andreas Skov Olsen. Although the Danish ace joined with a strong reputation, his struggles with form and fitness prevented the club from converting his loan into a permanent transfer. Moore has returned to Tottenham Hotspur upon the conclusion of his season-long loan, and neither Antman nor Aasgaard has lived up to the expectations as an attacking threat week in and week out. Primarily left-footed, Cerny is effective from the right as an inverted winger. His finishing, agility and the willingness to fight for the jersey made him a fans’ favourite at Rangers. He is familiar with the aggression and physicality of Scottish football, and the management should engage in talks with his current employers to tie him down at Ibrox.