View: Rangers are running out of time to secure star on a new contract, Stewart must invest heavily.
Vaclav Cerny has rapidly established himself as one of the key players in the current Rangers lineup.
Since joining on a season-long loan from Wolfsburg in the summer, the winger has been a standout performer, contributing 11 goals and seven assists, with many of those coming in key moments.
The 27-year-old has consistently outperformed Ross McCausland, who had a promising start to the 2024/25 season but has been relegated to the bench as the new signing takes his place in the starting XI.
If he continues at this pace, he could surpass Abdallah Sima’s impact from last season.
Sima, who became a fan favorite before returning to Brighton, left big shoes to fill, and this time, Rangers can’t afford to let Cerny slip away.
Philippe Clement’s decision not to make Sima’s loan permanent is still fresh in the minds of many, but with Wolfsburg possibly open to selling Cerny [TransferFeed], Rangers have the perfect opportunity to avoid repeating the mistake.
Rangers must secure Vaclav Cerny’s signature before it’s too late.
Villarreal’s manager has already expressed confidence that Cerny will be an “important” signing in January [Fichajes], and time is running out for the Light Blues to finalize a permanent deal for the in-form winger.
Barry Ferguson estimates Cerny’s value could reach up to £6million [Daily Record], and given Rangers’ financial situation, securing this deal might require some financial maneuvering.
However, considering how impactful the Czech international has been this season, and the regret over missing out on Sima, there’s no way Rangers can let Cerny go.
In a similar situation, Rangers didn’t hesitate to commit to a £4million obligation-to-buy clause for Oscar Cortes after just a few games [Football Scotland], despite the player being sidelined for much of his time at Ibrox.
Cerny has proven far more crucial and dependable, and Patrick Stewart must do everything possible to secure the winger’s future at Rangers.
If necessary, selling players like Cyriel Dessers or Ridvan Yilmaz, who have both been linked with multimillion-pound exits this January, could free up the funds required to keep Cerny at Ibrox long-term.
