Dorin Goian's turbulent time at Rangers could finally be coming to a close as he is attracting attention from the npower Championship.

The Romanian defender is expected to return to Scotland for pre-season training later this month after his loan spell at Italian Serie B side Spezia ended, but the Ibrox club are eager to get the former Steaua Bucharest centre-back off their wage bill. With that in mind, the 32-year-old's agent has been in discussions with other clubs, with England emerging as an option.

"Goian has a contract with Rangers for another year," said Florin Manea, his representative. "But because they will be playing in the Scottish third level, he will try and find a way out of Rangers and will take the road to England. We are in discussions with Championship clubs. The English Championship is a strong league and pays well."