What Rangers' push for Amario Cozier-Duberry means for Vaclav Cerny

Rangers' pursuit of Amario Cozier-Duberry may cause concern over the potential of Vaclav Cerny's Ibrox return.

Derek McInnes has been clear that he still needs more wingers to his squad ahead of the season opener against Dundee United on Friday.

The Bears have made plenty of additions, with multiple central midfielders coming to Govan this summer, but more forwards are wanted.

It appears that the Gers are making the next step to sign a new winger for McInnes, as talks with Brighton for Cozier-Duberry have now opened.

The right-winger spent last season on loan with Bolton, who he helped get promoted to the Championship, racking up a total of 20 goals and assists combined.

However, Cozier-Duberry plays in the same position as Cerny, which may worry some Rangers fans.

The two scenarios with Amario Cozier-Duberry and Vaclav Cerny

Ibrox News have gathered information that Rangers are in official discussions with Brighton for Cozier-Duberry,

The Seagulls have already rejected a £5million offer from Anderlecht for the 21-year-old, though it's not known if the Gers want him on loan or permanently.

The feeling at the south coast club is that he could sign a new deal before departing the Amex, which could have implications for the deal done with Rangers.

If it were to go through, another transfer that may be effected is the possibility of bringing Cerny back.

It's said that the Besiktas man is keen on a return to Ibrox after his stellar loan spell in Govan during the 2024-25 season.

Rangers had a £5.1m bid for Cerny rejected by Besiktas, but the 49ers remained confident that they could sign him for around £8.5m or less.

The plan for Cozier-Duberry could mean that he is the Bears' top right-wing target, and that he would compete with Djeidi Gassama for the starting spot.

Or, it could mean that he is just one of two right-wingers that McInnes wants, with Cerny being the other.

Pros and cons of Cerny compared to Cozier-Duberry

There's a chance that Rangers could sign Cerny permanently, which would secure their right side of attack for a couple of years.

However, the 28-year-old is in his prime and will soon have no resale value, unlike Cozier-Duberry.

It can also be said that the Brighton forward also has a higher ceiling than that of Cerny's, especially given his background coming through Arsenal's academy.

But Cerny is proven at this level, and if immediate success is wanted, he's the man for McInnes to go for, if there isn't enough room for both.