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Graeme Murty responds when asked if Rangers have damaged their chances of permanent deal for Ibrox loan star Sean Goss

Rangers manager Graeme Murty is seen during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox Stadium on January 24, 2...
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Rangers boss Murty appeared to upset Ian Holloway with his comments about a permanent Ibrox move for Goss.

Rangers manager Graeme Murty is seen during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox Stadium on January 24, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers director of football Mark Allen has spoken to Queens Park Rangers counterpart Les Ferdinand to clarify comments made by Ibrox manager Graeme Murty.

Murty incurred the wrath of R’s boss Ian Holloway this week after suggesting he would be interested in doing a permanent deal for Rangers loan star Sean Goss.

But speaking at a press conference on Friday, Murty insisted that there is no problem between the two clubs.

Ian Holloway manager

“I was asked a question about Sean, I said that he was doing particularly well,” said the former Scotland defender, via Rangers’ official Youtube channel. “He’s bedded in nicely and understands what it means to play for Rangers.

“But Sean is a QPR player – I said that from the outset. I’ve always said that. If he becomes available that will be a discussion. As far as I understand it, Les has said he’s not for sale.

“I also said that at the start of the interview, so there is no problem between the clubs. We understand the situation at the minute.

“All we can say it’s been a positive for all parties. He’s showing what he can do and we’re benefiting from that.”

Les Ferdinand is seen prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play off semi final 1st leg match between Fulham and Reading at Craven Cottage on May 13, 2017 in London, England.

He added: “Mark Allen has spoken to Les and reiterated our position and what I actually said about Sean. We’re comfortable with the situation.

Asked if the this week’s events have damaged Rangers’ chances of securing a permanent deal for Goss, who has scored twice in seven league outings since his January move to Ibrox, Murty replied: “It won’t be down to us what happens next. It will be down to his parent club and the young man himself.

“What we’re doing is enjoying having the young man here, so let’s just celebrate that and worry about other things another time.”

QPR paid Manchester United £500,000 in January 2017, but have only used him on six occasions – and none since last season.

The 22-year-old is under contract for another two years at Loftus Road.

Brandon O'Neill of Sydney FC runs the ball during the round 11 A-League match between Sydney FC and Melbourne City FC at Allianz Stadium on December 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

Meanwhile, Rangers are being credited with interest in another central midfield player, Sydney FC’s Brandon O’Neill [Canberra Times].