Rangers transfer state of play on Cifuentes, Panzo and Trusty as magic number for incomings revealed

It's not quite nitty gritty stages yet but transfer business at Rangers is certainly ramping up.

There have been plenty of names linked with the Ibrox side and Benie Traore of Hacken is the latest name off the Ibrox rumour mill, in what has already been a busy summer for those in blue. Boss Michael Beale has snapped up Kieran Dowell, Dujon Sterling, Jack Butland and Sam Lammers as part of his rebuild but more could yet arrive before the window shuts.

There's been talk of players coming in almost every positions and exits can't be ruled out yet either. Antonio Colak has had Bundesliga murmurings and Glen Kamara has a decision to make on whether he sticks or twists with Beale's plans. But fans really have their eyes on the incoming door and here are the latest rumours surrounding Rangers as the summer transfer window starts to edge towards July.

The Ecuadorian midfielder is one of a few players prominently picked and has been largely tipped as signing number five. But it could be a drawn-out process.

After an energetic performance for LAFC on Saturday where he played 90 minutes in a 3-2 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps, reports have emerged that he'll play hardball to get a move. His deal officially hits six month to expiry date on July 1st and he'll sign an Ibrox pre-contract.

Then Cifuentes will look to negotiate his way from America to Scotland before the new season begins. But he doesn't seem keen on downing tools in what could be a positive sign for Beale.

Another target Beale might have to go the extra mile for, the defender impressed on loan at Coventry City from Nottingham Forest last season. And it has him on Rangers' radar.

According to the Daily Mail, the Light Blues 'are not willing to meet Nottingham Forest's