Rangers have increased their offer for Antonio Colak as Giovanni van Bronckhorst looks to land his top attacking target, according to a report.
The Light Blues had an initial offer of £1.75million booted out from PAOK - with the Greek outfit looking for around £2.5m from the Europa League finalists. However, the Scottish Sun report that the Ibrox outfit have returned to the table by slapping in an increased offer of £2m plus add-ons.
The 28-year-old is happy to head for Ibrox after being wowed by the atmosphere last season as he turned out for Malmo in the Champions League qualifiers against then boss Steven Gerrard's side. He scored twice as the Swedes went through over the two-legs. Club chiefs are reported to be ready to pay more cash up front and further payments based on appearances and success, including in Europe's premier competition.
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PAOK want a replacement in the door before allowing Colak to leave and that could possible hold up any deal being agreed. He joined the club from Rijeka in 2020 for £2.5m.
Rangers suffered at the tail end of the season due to a lack of striker options.
Alfredo Morelos - entering the final 12 months of his contract - suffered a season ending injury on international duty with Colombia and had to undergo thigh surgery.
Kemar Roofe also spent a period on the sidelines during the title run-in with Celtic and the run to the Europa League Final in Seville.
That left Van Bronckhorst with just Fashion Sakala and Cedric Itten as recognised strikers with the latter now departed the club for a return to his homeland with BSC Young Boys.
Rangers are now back in pre-season training as they gear up for the start of the new Premiership season as they look to win the title back from Celtic.
Champions League qualifiers are also not far away for the Ibrox men with the Dutchman wanting his top target in as soon as possible.
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