Andy Newport has delivered his verdict on Rangers signing Vaclav Cerny permanently this summer.
The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Ibrox from German side Wolfsburg and it’s understood that there is no agreement in place yet between the two clubs.
The Czech Republic winger moved to Glasgow without an option or obligation to buy.
Gers should sign Cerny for £5.5m ‘steal’ – Newport
Newport was asked in the Daily Record panel whether or not the Ibrox outfit must sign Cerny at a £5.5million transfer fee.
Whether or not that indeed is the transfer fee, remains to be seen, but he believes that it’s a steal if the Light Blues can actually sign him for that much.
He said: “Absolutely. In fact that price looks a steal. The Czech ace had some sticky moments early on at Ibrox but he’s turned into a man for the big moments. Rangers have been poor this season but they’d be in an even bigger mess without his 24 goal contributions.”
Cerny has indeed been exceptional this season for Gers, scoring 11 goals and providing two assists in the league.
He’s even thrived in the Europa League with six strikes and two assists in 10 games for the Ibrox outfit.
San Francisco 49ers’ takeover may be delaying the Rangers pursuit of Vaclav Cerny
With the takeover by the San Francisco 49ers consortium yet to be finalised, the Bears must act strategically to negotiate with Wolfsburg despite financial uncertainty.
One approach is to leverage Cerny’s standout performances and to argue that his value is tied to his current form at Ibrox, potentially pressuring Wolfsburg to honor the lower fee before it escalates on the open market.
Gers could also propose a phased payment plan, spreading the fee across instalments to ease immediate financial strain while the takeover progresses.
Engaging Cerny’s representatives to express his desire to stay could further strengthen their position, signaling to Wolfsburg that his future lies in Glasgow.
With the deadline looming before May ends, interim management under Barry Ferguson could initiate early talks, banking on the incoming owners’ financial backing to seal the deal once rubber-stamped, ensuring they retain a key asset amid a challenging season.
