The 2 Rangers transfer positions of interest that can be unlocked with £40m Champions League key

It would be remiss to look too far ahead but the hard facts state Rangers are 90 minutes away from a first appearance in the Champions League group stage in 12 years.

A sizeable task awaits in the form of PSV Eindhoven at their patch awaits, however, a signature win on the Continent has become the calling card of the Ibrox side in recent years. And if Rangers punch their £40million ticket that guarantees them a seat at European football's top table, they will receive fresh impetus in the transfer market.

Managing director Stewart Robertson laid out how last season's rousing run to the Europa League resulted in a greater money haul than reaching the Champions League group stage last season. But entering the world's most coveted tournament is good for business when reaching marquee Finals on a yearly basis remains a tall task. Gio van Bronckhorst hasn't stood still this summer and he and sporting director Ross Wilson have been busy with seven summer signings.

Malik Tillman, Antonio Colak, Tom Lawrence and Rabbi Matondo have added an oomph in the final third and it is hoped Ridvan Yilmaz, Ben Davies and John Souttar can bring something to the backline. But what would come next if Ruud van Nistelrooy's side are left wanting in front of their own fans next week? Record Sport runs the rule over where it's believed Rangers are aiming to strengthen as we understand the club will move for two type of players should the UEFA riches be unlocked.

On the face of it, a player to play at the base of the Rangers midfield doesn't appear an obvious first place to start. But when you consider the two starting in the engine room alongside John Lundstram has chopped and changed this season, it may well be a place where the Dutchman