Scottish giants Rangers are considering a £500,000 move for Royal Antwerp defender Daniel Opare as a possible replacement for skipper James Tavernier.

According to the Scottish Sun, it’s believed the 28-year-old features on a shopping list if Tavernier – a target for Aston Villa and Brighton - departs for the Premier League.

Villa and Norwich are also tracking the pacy full-back, who has had spells at Porto, Besiktas, Lens, Augsburg and Real Madrid B.

The Ghana international has 12 months left on his current deal but Antwerp are keen to cash in now rather than lose him for nothing next summer.

Meanwhile, Rangers have arranged three friendlies in July in preparation for their Europa League bid.

Gerrard's men will face Oxford, Marseille and Blackburn on three consecutive Sunday's at Ibrox ahead of their Euro opener.

The Light Blues enter in the second qualifying stage with their first fixture on July 25.

Gers return to pre-season on June 17 ahead of a 10-day training camp in Portugal.