REPORTS in Russia have linked Rangers with a free transfer move for Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Daler Kuzyaev.

Steven Gerrard is still keen to bolster his options in the middle of the park and his side have now been credited with an interest in the Russian international.

It is understood that Alaves, Besiktas and Marseille are also interested in the 27-year-old.

Zenit sporting director Alexander Medvedev previously said: "Daler has interest from a number of clubs in Europe and has rejected our offer of a new contract.

"We wish him luck in his career."