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Rangers have been warned by Mexican side Chivas any deal for Carlos Pena will be off if a work permit is not sorted out by June 20.

The Ibrox club have agreed a deal in principle for the midfielder who is on loan at Leon in his homeland.

MailSport understands Gers gaffer Pedro Caixinha is determined to snare Pena, 27, on a three-year deal.

And his father Marcelino Pena admits his boy is keen on a switch to Glasgow.

He said: “Carlos’ dream is to play football in Europe.

“ Rangers are a big club and the coach there would be perfect for him.”

Rangers need permission from the UK Border Agency and the SFA for the transfer as the player hasn’t played enough games for Mexico.

And Chivas want a decision on the player’s future by June 20 as other clubs also interested.

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Meanwhile, Gers face competition for Portuguese defender Fabio Cardoso.

The centre-back will cost around £1.2million and his representatives are expected in Glasgow this week to discuss the move.

But Spanish side Malaga have now also declared an interest in the 23-year-old.

The player said: “I’m calm about my future but every player wants to improve.

“I’ve seen the reports and I’ve heard good information about Caixinha. But I haven’t spoken to anyone at Rangers.”

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The Ibrox club were last night linked to two more Mexican internationalists striker Eduardo Herrera and right-back Javier Abella.

And reports in Portugal suggest Gers are interested in another Setubal defender Federico Venancio.

Scots star Ryan Gauld, who was on loan at Vitoria from Sporting Lisbon, believes Venancio would be a hit at Ibrox.

He said: “Federico is a really good defender and wouldn’t be fazed by the physical demands of the Scottish game.”

Meanwhile, Rangers appear to have lost out on Callum Paterson after they failed to match Cardiff’s bid for the Hearts full-back.