Scott Arfield has said if Vaclav Cerny really wants to stay at Rangers, they must cough up the £5.5m to sign the Czech Republic international.
Cerny has been a revelation for Rangers this season having scored 17 goals and provided seven assists from the right wing.
He’s been one of the few positives for Rangers amid a dreary season that threatens to be another trophy-less one if the club can’t win the Europa League.
Barry Ferguson has transformed Cerny’s game and attention is now turning to whether Rangers can sign him permanently or not from Wolfsburg in the summer.
One outlet claims Rangers have the option to buy Cerny for £5.5m. However, a rival publication reports Rangers have no such option.
Arfield pleads with Rangers to sign Vaclav Cerny
For Arfield, if indeed the £5.5m buy option exists and Rangers can trigger it before the end of May, it’s a no brainer to chase Cerny’s signature full-time.
Writing for the Daily Record, Arfield said: “One call Rangers do really have to be getting on with is a decision on Vaclav Cerny’s future.
“They can land the Czech winger for £5.5m but only if they find the funds before the end of May – when his parent club Wolfsburg can offer up his services to a 10-strong list of rival suitors.
“For me, it’s a no brainer. Sign him now. Five million quid is certainly no small change but Rangers have paid a hefty price previously for not splashing out on quality wide men. You know what they say, pay cheap pay twice.
“With Cerny, Rangers know they will be getting a player who can cope with the pressure levels in Glasgow.”
Transfer expert’s view of Cerny Rangers situation
Rangers News recently spoke with GRV Media’s transfer guru Graeme Bailey to gauge if Rangers are able to sign Cerny from Wolfsburg this summer.
Bailey has been told the wide man is loving life in Glasgow and is open to the opportunity of staying, which is backed up by Cerny’s own admission to the Czech press.
Bailey has warned, however, that Premier League clubs down south are monitoring his every move. But regardless, even with the impending 49ers Enterprises consortium takeover, Rangers are still in with a chance of signing Cerny.
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He said: ”The player has enjoyed his spell, more than that I am told he has loved it. He is open to the opportunity of staying but there are Premier League clubs interested, they have been impressed with him.
“That said, I think Rangers have a chance with Cerny, especially with the takeover likely in place by the summer.”
