Wilson (right) opened the scoring against Hearts on Saturday

Rangers manager Walter Smith hopes that Danny Wilson will this week follow the example of fellow teenager John Fleck by signing a new contract.

Talks are still continuing between the club and Wilson's representatives.

But Smith said on Saturday: "It's good that John has signed on and we hope Danny will do the same.

"I'm delighted that the young boys are staying with us and hopefully negotiations over a deal with Danny will be completed next week."

Wilson grabbed his first goal for Rangers on Saturday, the 18-year-old opening the scoring in their 4-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle.

That cemented Rangers' place at the top of the Scottish Premier League, but the Glasgow club are £31m in debt and that has restricted the offers being made to the likes of Fleck and Wilson.

Wilson, who came through Rangers' youth system, has broken into the first-team this season and made 22 appearances for the reigning champions.

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