Rangers confirm talks for Hampden move are close to completion
Rangers have confirmed they are in the final stages of negotiations to secure Hampden Park as their temporary home for the start of the new season.
The club are being forced to move away from Ibrox due to construction delays to the Copland Road stand.
Murrayfield had been considered as an alternative venue - but the Light Blue have now told supporters games are set to take place at the national stadium.
Question marks remain over how long Philippe Clement's side will relocate to Hampden.
Chairman John Bennett has apologised to supporters for the inconvenience and says a bigger update will be provided at the end of July.
A club statement read: "Rangers can confirm that it is in the final stages of negotiations with the Scottish FA to secure Hampden Park as its temporary home until the Ibrox works are complete."
Chairman John Bennett added: “First I’d like to apologise on behalf of the club for the uncertainty that this delayed project has caused to our season ticket holders, hospitality clients, partners and the wider support of this football club.
"The number of variables in this situation has made it extremely difficult to bring the one thing we all crave – certainty.
“Nevertheless, we are closing in on the most immediate solution - a suitable venue at which to fulfil our fixtures and house our support.
"While the ongoing delay means that the club is unable to fix a date for our return to Ibrox, we anticipate that this will become clearer upon delivery of the necessary materials to Glasgow.
“Rangers thanks the Scottish FA and the SPFL for their strong support in working to this solution.
“The club wholeheartedly appreciates the continued patience of our supporters while we work through this most trying of situations.
“I intend to give a fuller, personal update by the end of July.”