Three foreign clubs ‘interested in Rangers star' as Russell Martin looks to clean house at Ibrox
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RANGERS look set to have a busy transfer window after the recent 49ers takeover, and business may already be underway.
Three clubs are reported to be chasing winger Ross McCausland's signature.
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Ross McCausland could be leaving Rangers this summer after attracting worldwide interest
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New boss Russell Martin looks set to have a busy transfer window
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The 22-year-old academy graduate has featured 66 times for the Light Blues, scoring seven goals and setting up the same amount.
The Northern-Irishman is under contract at the Ibrox club until 2027, but could be leaving his boyhood club as soon as this summer.
Sky Sports are reporting that OH Leuven of Belgium are reportedly keen on the winger, as well as FC Basel of Switzerland and FC Cincinnati in the MLS all chasing McCausland's permanent signature.
New boss Russell Martin was announced this week, as he appeared to beat Davide Ancelotti to the Ibrox hot seat.
It is clear the former Southampton boss has a busy summer ahead of him as he looks to build his squad for the upcoming campaign.
Interest has been building in midfield pair Mohamed Diomande and Nicolas Raskin, but the new boss has made his stance clear.
In his Ibrox unveiling he said, simply: "We have to try and keep our best players."
Nicolas Raskin played all 90-minutes for Belgium against North Macedonia at the weekend, with the game finishing 1-1.
His former boss, and fellow countryman, Philippe Clement has tipped the midfielder to go onto big things.
Clement said: "I think he's ready. I'm convinced Nico would fit perfectly in the Premier League.
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"I'm not saying he would be in a top six team now. But just below that, so he can calmly adapt to the level."
Rangers are also looking to strengthen their squad, with the rumour mill already swirling on that front too.
It is reported that the Gers are looking to swoop in for England international, Conor Coady to shore up the back line, with Robin Propper set to return to his homeland.
Israeli forward Dor Turgeman is also linked with the Ibrox side, with the 21-year-old impressing with 20 goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv this season.
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