Rangers defender Ridvan Yilmaz is reportedly just "one step away" from a loan exit out of Ibrox.

Transfer guru Nicolo Schira has tweeted suggesting that the Turkish full-back is close to securing a loan move to Verona in Serie A.

The report also goes on to state that an option to buy will also be included and it will become an obligation if Hellas Verona remain in the Italian top flight.

Yilmaz has failed to make the Rangers left-back jersey his own during his time at the club with Croatian Borna Barisic still the first choice for manager Philippe Clement.

Yilmaz has shown signs of talent, but his consistency levels alongside a lack of game time, could mean that he departs the club this January transfer window.

Rangers are also in the market for a new left-back with Barisic's contract out in the summer.

Verona defender and former Hibs youngster Josh Doig has been linked with a switch back to Scotland, but it remains to be seen whether a deal can be struck.