Gio van Bronckhorst's Rangers press conference in full as he promises 'near future' contract talks for key duo

Gio van Bronckhorst has revealed Rangers will open contract talks with Joe Aribo and Ryan Kent "in the near future".

The pair have been a key part of the side for several seasons, and helped bring the Premiership title to Ibrox last season.

Aribo has been arguably Rangers' best player this season, with fans fearing big money offers from the Premier League.

Speaking ahead of the Borussia Dortmund match, Van Bronckhorst addressed his situation and that of Ryan Kent, as well as previewing the game.

The Dutch boss opened up on his relationship with Gio Reyna, his plans if Erling Haaland is fit to play in the Europa League tie and more.

Here's everything Van Bronckhorst had to say pre-match.

You're likely to face a kid you know well in Gio Reyna, can you describe your relationship and what it means to face him?

"I played with his father, Claudio, and I'm very good friends with the whole family actually. Gio I've known from the day he was born so I have a special relationship with him as a friend but also as a player.

"He came to Holland to train with our youth academy at Feyenoord so he was in our house and we were trying to help him to be the player that he is now.

"We have always kept in contact and seen each other at least once a year. It is a special bond I have with the Reyna family and it will be special for both of us to play against each other.

"Hopefully it is a good game. The competitors that we are, we both want to win. It will be a very special moment."

How big of a step up will this be?

"We are playing against one of the top sides in Europe.

"Of course it is very nice for us to still be involved in Europe and you know that when you are involved in Europe after the winter break that you are going to play