Michael Beale is already planning for Rangers long-term future and the Englishman will address several players’ contract situations between now and the end of the season.
Attackers Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos are the two standout names who are set to become free agents this summer as they enter the final few months of their current deals. However, the duo are not the only players who could be on the lookout for a new club come the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
Club stalwarts Allan McGregor, Steven Davis and Scott Arfield were handed new one-year contracts last summer and it remains to be seen if they will extend their stays with the Ibrox side. There is a further decision to be made on whether to turn Malik Tillman and loan deal into a permanent stay, while versatile midfielder James Sands returned to New York City after his loan spell was cut short last month.
Here, we take a look at the NINE players whose futures have yet to be decided by Rangers and whether they should be retained or released by the club this summer:
1. Allan McGregor - Goalkeeper (release)
41yo - Looked to be on the verge of retirement at the end of last season but surprised fans by agreeing a new 12 month deal. Remains the club’s No.1 stopper and it’s yet to be determined if he’ll be handed another short-term contract.
2. Kieran Wright - Goalkeeper (release)
23yo - Fourth-choice stopper who has spent various loan spells away from Ibrox in the lower divisions with Alloa, Raith Rovers, Partick Thistle and Dumbarton. He might decide the time is right to move on in search of regular first-team football.
3. Filip Helander - Centre-back (release)
29yo - Undoubtedly a top defender when fit but the Swede has endured a tough time with injuries in recent years and has yet to feature at all this season. Still in rehab and his Ibrox careers looks to be coming to an end.
4. Ryan Jack - Central midfielder (keep)
31yo - The Scotland international has been a reliable figure since joining Rangers from Aberdeen over five years ago and expected to be offered a new contract. Might not start every week, but still has a big role to play for Beale’s side.