Rangers transfer roundup as Xavi Simons learns his PSG fate and Mateo Cassierra path cleared

It's transfer season and Rangers are gearing up to clinch their Premiership title back at the first time of asking.

It had seemed as if Gio van Bronckhorst would be facing a full rebuild but contract renewals mean it isn't looking as drastic as it once was.

Connor Goldson has joined Steven Davis in signing up and the bulk of last season's squad are tied up with John Souttar arriving to bolster the defensive options.

There is room for some improvement though and depth in midfield is an area they are lacking.

Xavi Simons is a name we've seen often since rumours of Rangers' interest emerged in January. Back then he was said to have issued an ultimatum to PSG over his future, demanding game-time if he was to pen a new deal.

Well it seems he has been answered as after Fabrizio Romano reported a new deal was close, Nicolo Schirai now reports it is in "the final stages."

That would put paid to any hopes Rangers have of signing him permanently although a loan may still be an option if Van Bronckhorst can convince PSG to send his countryman to work under him in Scotland.

A genuine alternative to Alfredo Morelos and Kemar Roofe is also high on the agenda and Sochi striker Mateo Cassierra is one who has been linked.

He name-dropped Rangers in an interview earlier this week while he also claims River Plate are in for him after an impressive season in Russia.

So far there's no concrete news on an official approach from Ibrox - but a space in the squad has just opened up with Cedric Itten departing for BSC Young Boys yesterday.

With Goldson now signed up and Souttar in the door, Leon Balogun is the next defensive star Rangers will be keen to tie down and it's all been a little quiet on that front.

However he made it clear