Rangers close to wage-reduction deal A wage-reduction deal that would prevent significant redundancies at Rangers football club is reportedly close to being agreed. Several members of the playing squad were being faced with redundancy, but it is understood that at least two have agreed to a 75 per cent wage cut. Scotland pair Steven Whittaker and Steven Naismith are among about half a dozen players that stalled on a deal late on Tuesday night but resumed negotiations to reach an agreement late on Thursday night. Like the rest of the squad, they had agreed in principle to the wage cuts, but wanted guarantees that their sacrifices would ensure there would be no job losses among the entire workforce. It is understood the pair are now happy with assurances from administrators that there will be no forced redundancies. Administrators are now understood to be pushing ahead with attempts to sign agreements with the whole squad. Given many players had been happy with the deal several days ago, there is hope that process can be concluded swiftly.