Rangers have ‘almost agreed’ a £2.7 million deal for Fenerbahce defender Martin Skrtel according to the Scottish Sun.

Per the source, the Scottish giants are closing in on a three-year deal with the Slovakia international.

The report claims that the Gers are confident both players will join before newly appointed manager Steven Gerrard officially takes charge on June 1.

Despite the latest reports Turkish-Football understands that Rangers may have to wait for a decision until 3 June.

Fenerbahce hold their presidential election in 11 days time and transfer decisions have been put on hold until afterward.

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The incumbent Aziz Yildirim is running against billionaire business tycoon Ali Koc.

Regardless of who is elected both candidates are expected to be open to the sale of Skrtel is has just over 12 months on his contract.

Skrtel was, of course, a teammate of Gerrard during his time at Liverpool.

The 33-year-old spent several seasons playing alongside the Reds legend after joining the Merseyside based outfit in 2008.

In total Skrtel played 320 times for Liverpool, scoring 18 times and providing six assists.

The powerful centre-back joined Fenerbahce in 2016, making 79 appearances in all competitions.