Exclusive: Rangers make Rivan Yilmaz transfer decision

Rangers are not willing to allow Rivan Yilmaz to leave this summer despite interest from clubs in Turkey.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Yilmaz, 23, is happy at Ibrox after establishing himself as a regular feature in the first-team under Philippe Clement.

After the departure of Borna Barisic upon the expiry of his contract, Rangers will pull out all the stops to keep Yilmaz at Ibrox given the lack of depth in his position.

However, sources say that is unlikely to deter interest as Turkish sides attempt to lure the left-back back to his home country.

Ridvan Yilmaz to stay at Rangers despite transfer interest

Rangers signed Yilmaz in a deal worth up to £5million just two years ago, with the second half of last season seeing him finally break into the first team.

Having played backup to Barisic since his arrival, an injury to the Croatian allowed him to take his chance as he impressed under Clement.

Yilmaz made 32 appearances last season, scoring two goals and providing one assist from left-back, forcing the club into a U-turn over his future after their stance in January.

Interest from Galatasaray, as well as Italian clubs in the winter window, saw Rangers set a £4million price tag, although no deal materialised despite the player holding talks over an exit.

Clement is now targeting an overhaul of his squad in the summer transfer window as he looks to bring his own players into the side, but Yilmaz will be one player who retains his starting place.

In other news, Rangers have been tipped to accept a £5million offer for Tom Lawrence.

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