Rangers are poised to make a profit on Oliver Antman just one year after signing the Finnish international, while the club's decision to walk away from a permanent deal for Andreas Skov Olsen has now been vindicated.
Inside Ibrox understands Belgian giants Anderlecht are pushing to sign Antman this summer after the winger endured a disappointing debut campaign at Ibrox.
Despite failing to consistently impress during his first season in Glasgow, Rangers are in line to recoup more than they paid for the 24-year-old, handing Derek McInnes additional funds to continue reshaping his squad.
The latest development comes as Skov Olsen, another player previously considered for Rangers' right wing, completed a loan move from Wolfsburg to Turkish side Basaksehir.
Rangers rejected cut-price Skov Olsen deal
Skov Olsen spent last season on loan at Rangers after arriving from Wolfsburg with an £8million option to buy included in the agreement.
The club chose against activating that clause at the end of the campaign.
Inside Ibrox understands Wolfsburg later returned with a significantly reduced asking price, offering Rangers the chance to sign the Denmark international permanently for just £4.2million.
Even after slashing the valuation by almost 50 per cent, Rangers declined to revive negotiations.
The decision reflected the club's belief that the money could be better invested elsewhere as McInnes reshaped his squad. Particularly after the Dane's poor form following his post-January move.
Skov Olsen has now joined Basaksehir on a season-long loan, ending any prospect of a return to Ibrox.
Anderlecht move offers Rangers financial boost
Attention has instead turned to Antman.
The Finland international arrived with high expectations but struggled to establish himself during his maiden campaign, producing only flashes of the quality that persuaded Rangers to bring him to Glasgow.
Despite that, his reputation across Europe remains strong.
Anderlecht are now preparing a move that would allow Rangers to sell the winger at a profit after just one season at the club.
Such a deal would represent smart business from the Ibrox hierarchy, generating an immediate return on a player who failed to fully convince while creating further room for McInnes to strengthen the squad.
McInnes continues squad rebuild
Rangers have shown throughout the summer that they are prepared to make ruthless decisions as McInnes oversees a significant rebuild ahead of the new campaign.
Allowing Skov Olsen to move elsewhere despite Wolfsburg's reduced demands, while sanctioning a profitable sale of Antman if the Belgians formalise their interest, would underline that strategy.
Rather than persisting with players who have yet to make the desired impact, Rangers appear determined to recycle funds into targets viewed as a better fit for McInnes' long-term plans.
With the transfer window entering a crucial period, Antman could now become one of the most significant departures of the summer, while Rangers' decision to reject a second chance to sign Skov Olsen looks increasingly final.
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