Fotospor claim Besiktas will let the Czechia international leave if a suitable offer arrives this winter, and say the Ibrox club’s interest has not gone away.

Cerny was hugely popular during his loan spell at Rangers two years ago. His goals and assists made him a favourite with supporters, while he also became known for spraying water at Celtic fans from the touchline at Parkhead.

He never returned to Ibrox on a permanent basis, though his name has come up regularly in the summer transfer windows since.

That was the case again in the most recent window, when Derek McInnes was in charge.

Cerny stayed in Turkiye, but the situation now appears to have shifted and a mid-season switch to Rangers is looking more realistic.

Besiktas reportedly need to raise funds before they can strengthen their squad, and Cerny is said to be the player most likely to be sold as things stand.

The Turkish side are also understood to want Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo as his replacement.

Cerny was recently back in Glasgow with Besiktas as they lost to Celtic in the Europa League.