Trio of clubs 'express interest' in Rangers' Ross McCausland
The 22-year-old has played 66 senior games for the Ibrox club since emerging through the academy ranks.
With two years remaining on his deal, McCausland could be on the move this summer.
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Indeed, Belgian top-flight outfit OH Leuven, along with Swiss champions FC Basel and FC Cincinnati of the MLS, have expressed interest in the attacker, claims Sky Sports.
The three clubs are said to prefer a permanent deal for the Northern Ireland international.
It comes after new Rangers head coach Russell Martin made his feelings clear on the future of midfield duo Mohamed Diomande and Nicolas Raskin.
The 39-year-old was quizzed directly on the future of the midfield pair after he was unveiled at Ibrox on Thursday.
"We have to try and keep our best players," said Martin.
"And I think we're all really aligned with that.
"So, unless things come in that really help the club to build and move forward, I don't think it's a necessity to do that at all. That's my understanding of it.
"And we've all been really clear on it. So we'll just have to wait and see. But I'm looking forward to working with those guys."
Both Raskin and Diomande caught the eye for Rangers last season, each scoring in a memorable 3-2 victory over Celtic at Parkhead.
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