Rangers are closing in on the signing of Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojevic, with the transfer now expected to be completed within the coming days if final negotiations go to plan.
Derek McInnes has made the 20-year-old midfielder one of his priority targets this summer as he continues reshaping his squad ahead of the new season.
An offer worth around £3.9million has already been submitted, with discussions now focused on the structure of the deal rather than the overall package. Partizan are understood to be seeking improved performance-related add-ons instead of a higher guaranteed transfer fee, leaving only a relatively small gap between the two clubs.
There is growing confidence that an agreement will be reached before the end of the week or, at the latest, early next week. Rangers are currently the only club to have made an official move for Dragojevic, and the expectation is that the remaining differences can be resolved without major difficulty.
Despite being just 20 years old, Dragojevic has already captained Partizan, underlining the leadership qualities that Rangers have been looking to add during this transfer window. If the move is completed, he would become the club's sixth signing of the summer and another key addition to McInnes' rebuilding project.
There are already signs that Partizan are preparing for the midfielder's departure after leaving him out of their latest pre-season friendly, further fuelling speculation that a transfer is edging closer.
When could Dragojevic make his Rangers debut?
Should Rangers complete the deal over the next few days, supporters may still have to wait a little before seeing Dragojevic in action.
The Serbian has already featured in Partizan's opening pre-season fixtures, meaning he would arrive at Ibrox with a good level of match fitness.
Rangers have so far confirmed just one home pre-season friendly against West Ham on 25 July, although further fixtures could still be announced as preparations continue.
McInnes also made a late decision to alter the club's summer plans by switching Rangers' pre-season training camp from Austria to Spain, with the squad continuing its preparations ahead of the new Premiership campaign.
With negotiations entering their final stages and only minor details left to iron out, there is increasing optimism that Dragojevic will soon become the latest player through the doors at Ibrox.