Rangers are hoping to strike a deal with Nigeria for Leon Balogun, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey to report late for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, reports Daily Record.

The Premiership champions are looking to have the trio available for the Old Firm derby against Celtic on January 2, seven days before the Afcon tournament starts.

The three players were invited for Nigeria’s games against the Central African Republic this month and they are key players in Steven Gerrard’s squad.