Antonio Colak Rangers transfer 'very close' as Gio van Bronckhorst reveals Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent contract talks

Gio van Bronckhorst insists he expects Rangers to make signings as he admitted they are close to landing Antonio Colak - and revealed the Ibrox club are in talks with key players who are entering the final year of their deals.

And the Dutchman vowed Rangers will be ready for a pressure start to the season as he declared himself up for the challenge of winning the Scottish Premiership title back from Celtic as they also try to qualify for the Champions League group stage for the first time in 12 years.

John Souttar is the only new face to join the Light Blues squad at their pre-season training camp in Portugal after the Scotland defender signed a pre-contract agreement to join from Hearts in January but as he checked in fellow stopper Leon Balogun headed for the exit door after his contract expired and Joe Aribo is on the verge of a move to Southampton.

While some fans have been anxious over the lack of transfer activity, van Bronckhorst insists he is excited at the chance to build on last season. The Ibrox boss arrived during the campaign and still led the club to the Europa League final before lifting the Scottish Cup in the final game of the season with an extra time victory over the Jambos at Hampden.

And now Gio has revealed talks with the likes of Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Kent and Ryan Jack who are all going into the final 12 months of their contracts as Croatian striker Colak is finalising a £1.8 million, three-year deal from PAOK.

Van Bronckhorst, speaking to Sky Sports from the club’s warm weather pre-season training camp in the Algarve, said: “We are very close with him (Colak). We've worked hard to get him on board so hopefully he will join us really soon and give us some extra options up front. I think