The Scotland keeper has been out since April when he had to limp off during an Old Firm meeting with Celtic.

McGregor was replaced by Neil Alexander who played the last half-dozen matches of the season, including the UEFA Cup and Scottish Cup finals.

Although it was his ankle injury that sidelined McGregor the opportunity was taken to operate on a knee problem.

The 26-year-old - who signed a new five-year deal with the club a week ago - could make a playing comeback during the club's tour of Holland and Germany later this month.

"Allan has been given permission to step up his training a little bit more now," the Ibrox boss told Rangers World.

"I would hope that within the next week, he will be back in among the rest of the players on a full-time basis.

"We will give him plenty of time to make sure he is right and I'm sure he'll be ready to resume playing when we go over to Holland and Germany."