Ridvan Yilmaz might be facing the axe at Rangers this summer.
The Turkish left-back appeared in 29 matches for the Ibrox team last season but struggled to secure a consistent spot in the starting lineup.
That situation could repeat under Russell Martin, with Max Aarons, who can play on the left, already claiming his number and Jefte still present.
Besiktas continue to show interest in Yilmaz’s services, and a departure may benefit all involved.
Rangers could lose Yilmaz this summer:
Yilmaz has repeatedly been tied to a return to his former club, but so far no deal has come to fruition.
A report from Turkish outlet Fanatik (14 July) claims that the Gers star has approved the deal, telling the Turkish giants: “If an agreement is reached with the club, there will be no problems for me.”
It states that the Istanbul team have submitted a loan proposal to the Light Blues and are still awaiting a response.
Yilmaz should move on from Rangers:
Yilmaz ought to be a regular member of the starting lineup; he has been in Scotland for three years but has failed to establish a steady position in the team.
A combination of subpar performance and injuries has hindered him during his time in Govan, and it is the ideal moment to move on, both for his career and for the Gers.
With Jefte and Aarons potentially ranking above him in the hierarchy under Martin, he cannot afford to squander his career sitting on the sidelines.
For the Gers, a loan departure offers little advantage; they would be wiser to pursue a permanent transfer to enhance the 49ers Enterprises’ funds in the transfer market.
Yilmaz is contracted until 2027, so they could fetch a reasonable sum for his services if they were to sell him, rather than permit him to leave on a temporary basis.
With his encouraging displays during his time in Glasgow, they could likely turn a profit on the £5million they initially paid for him, which would be a fruitful move for the Bears as the player failed to fully adapt at Auchenhowie.