A permanent move for Oscar Cortes could be finalised by Rangers this week, according to a report.
The Colombian winger joined on loan from Ligue 1 side Lens in January.
As part of the deal, an option-to-buy clause was inserted.
The 22-year-old got off to a bright start at Ibrox, however, has been out of action since picking up an injury during a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock on February 28.
He won't feature again this term, as Philippe Clement's side attempts to win a treble, with the Premiership title and Scottish Cup still up for grabs.
It was confirmed by the manager last week that talks were ongoing between the clubs and Cortes' representative about a move.
However, the Belgian stated that a deal would only be completed if the price was right, as this wasn't set in stone from the outset.
Now, it appears the clubs are close to an agreement, with a deal set to be thrashed out over the next few days.
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CanalRCN says: "It is expected that in the coming days, conversations will take place between both clubs to determine whether Cortés will remain at Rangers or return to France."
It adds: "The next few days will be crucial to define the future of Óscar Cortés and know if he will continue his career at Rangers or if he will return to Lens in France."
Clement said recently: “We are talking with Lens about what the situation is because in this situation it is a different situation from when he was fit.
"At the moment he was fit he was showing the right things, but it was really short term. Then it needs to be at the right price.”
Both Cortes and Danilo were last week ruled out for the season by Clement, while Ryan Jack's involvement between now and May 25 remains in doubt.
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