Caixinha opens talks with signing targets

Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha has revealed they have opened talks with several players keen to move to Ibrox.

Caixinha had already declared he would sign players he knows well to reduce the risk factor in his summer rebuilding work.

The Portuguese coach told Rangers TV: “We are dealing and negotiating with players. We already have some of the players that are out of competition and are already on vacation.

“One important thing is all of those players are reallykeen 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.”

It is understood that Caixinha has already told Clint Hill and Philippe Senderos that their contracts will not renewed, while Emerson Hyndman has already returned to Bournemouth after injury cut short his loan spell. Arsenal midfielder Jon Toral’s loan deal is also set to expire.

Caixinha said: “I have already met with three players and already they know their situation for next season. They are not going to continue with us.”

Rotherham midfielder Will Vaulks, meanwhile, has no intention of leaving the club despite interest from Rangers.

The Ibrox club were earlier this month reported to be lining up a £400,000 bid for Vaulks, who joined the Millers from Falkirk last summer.

The 23-year-old had a tough season, though, as the South Yorkshire club were relegated to Sky Bet League One. However, he said; “I’m committed to remaining a Rotherham United player. Even if there is interest from other clubs. There is massive unfinished business.

“I don’t know if the Rangers interest is real or not. Speculation takes off quickly.”