Wednesday 10 May 2017 20:16, UK
Pedro Caixinha says Rangers have opened talks with a number of transfer targets who are "really keen" on a move to Ibrox.
The Portuguese has already made it known that he is looking to sign players he knows well to reduce the risk factor in his summer rebuilding work.
And that work appears to have begun in earnest, with Caixinha revealing that the club is already negotiating with a number of potential additions.
"We are dealing and negotiating with players. We already have some of the players that are out of competition and are already on vacation," he told Rangers TV.
"One important thing is all of those players are really keen to come and play for Rangers. It is not a question of them seeing what happens, if maybe they have other options.
"All of them want to come and I know them as well. I appreciate all the efforts and work these players are doing to come here to us. So it is a question of getting the deals done and then making the announcements."
Sky sources understand that Caixinha has already told defenders Clint Hill and Philippe Senderos that their contracts will not be renewed, while Emerson Hyndman has returned to Bournemouth after injury cut his loan spell short, while Arsenal midfielder Jon Toral's loan deal is also set to expire.
"I have already met with three players and already they know their situation for next season. They are not going to continue with us," Caixinha said.
"For me, it is important that they learn this from me and the others will also be announced in the correct manner."
Meanwhile, Will Vaulks says he has no intention of leaving Rotherham amid reports linking him with a move to Rangers. The 23-year-old had a tough first season in English football after his move from Falkirk as the Millers were relegated to Sky Bet League One with a record-low points tally.
"I'm committed to remaining a Rotherham United player," Vaulks said. "Even if there is interest from other clubs, I feel there is massive unfinished business for me with Rotherham.
"I can't leave on a season like that, even if the option is there. It's Rotherham United for me next season. I can't see me being anywhere else. I don't know if the Rangers interest is real or not. Speculation takes off quickly.
"I've never played in League One. I want to go there and score some goals, to be honest. I'm disappointed with my goal tally this year. I want to enjoy it and hopefully play as many games as possible and help get us back up."
