Rangers ace granted Ibrox transfer return wish as loan club revoke key contract clause amid desire to fight for future
Winger is preparing for an Ibrox return this summer after a fruitful loan spell in Cyprus
Ross McCausland is set for a shock return to Rangers this summer after deciding against making a permanent move to Aris Limassol - while another out-of-favour player is already on his way back to Ibrox.
The Northern Ireland international, who was reunited with former Light Blues defensive duo Connor Goldson and Leon Balogun on the Mediterranean Island last summer after agreeing a season-long loan swich, which included an option-to-buy the 22-year-old on a permanent basis should he make a set number of appearances.
However, the Daily Record have reported that McCausland informed Aris about his plans to return to Glasgow a couple of months ago and his representatives asked for that specific clause to be removed.
The winger still has just over 12 months left to run on his Gers contract, but it’s understood he won’t be shy of transfer interest with several other European clubs keeping tabs on his situation.
McCausland has played 25 times for Aris across all competitions, scoring four goals and contributing a further three assists. He also gained more European experience in the UEFA Conference League during the early qualifying rounds.
Once a thrilling Scottish Premiership title race has concluded, Rangers head coach Danny Rohl will decide on the next course of action for McCausland after the attack confirmed in an interview with the Rangers Review that contact has been limited to the German boss.
Limited Danny Rohl contact but McCausland has desire to fight for Rangers future
Despite that, McCausland expressed a desire to continue his career at Rangers as he goes into the final year of his contract. Asked if he believes he can fight for a spot on Rohl’s squad next season, the wide man stated: “I think you have to.
“To play at a club like Rangers, you need to have that mindset. Not only do you need to want to play for the club, but you need to believe that you’re good enough to play for the club. I think at this stage of the season, when maybe I know I’ll be coming back to start pre-season, all I can really do is leave the best impression I can.
“Listen, if it doesn’t work out, which I would love it to, but if it doesn’t work out, you need to build yourself to know that you need to go somewhere else and try and make a career there. At the end of the day, football’s a funny game. Maybe things don’t go your way, but there’s always a way to make a career and all you really need to do is just give your best.”
Meanwhile, central defender Ben Davies is on his way back to Ibrox with his contract expiring in the summer. The 30-year-old joined Oxford United on loan last summer but was unable to prevent them from being relegated to EFL League One.
With his four-year deal at Rangers almost up, Davies is expected to head for pastures new once the transfer window opens. An Oxford statement read: “Ben Davies departs the Club after returning to Rangers from his loan spell. Wishing you all the best moving forward!”