DAVE KING insists the Ibrox board will continue to reward individuals with improved contracts – but only if it is in the best interests of Rangers to do so.

Boss Mark Warburton has added eight players to his squad ahead of the new campaign as the Gers set their sights on the Premiership title next term.

The Englishman is just twelve months into the three-year deal he agreed last summer but discussions have taken place regarding a new contract that would see Warburton increase his Ibrox wages.

Talks will continue when Rangers return from their pre-season training camp in Charleston next week and Warburton is keen to reach a ‘suitable conclusion’.

The Light Blues boss handed out extended deals to Andy Halliday, Jason Holt and Barrie McKay after they impressed in the Championship last term.

And chairman King will continue to sanction improved terms if there is a long-term benefit to the club.

He said: “Rangers’ approach is to recognise the reality of the market that we operate in.

“We fully stand by the contracts we enter into and meet our obligations as they fall due. But, in instances where we feel that a player, coach or manager is performing at a level of consistency above what was anticipated at the time of the original contract we will not wait until contract maturity to recognise this.

“The present Board is happy to reward improved performance and effort with an early renegotiation of the terms in favour of the employee but, in all instances, will require something for the Club in return.

“This will typically include an extension to the contract period, improved buy out clauses etc.

“Only under circumstances where we consider demands to be unreasonable and not in the interest of the Club and its supporters would we either hold the employee to the contract terms and if this was practically difficult for footballing reasons would we agree to transfer a player on terms that are acceptable to the Club.”