Ianis Hagi will return to action this month - weeks ahead of schedule - according to his former Under 21s manager in Romania.
The Rangers playmaker has been out of action for almost a year since injuring his knee and undergoing surgery following a Scottish Cup tie against Stirling Albion last January.
New boss Michael Beale has made it clear he sees the 24-year-old as an important part of his plans for his vision at Ibrox and immediately extended the contract of the son of former Real Madrid and Barcelona legend Gheorghe.