It has been a frustrating spell for Dorrans at Rangers since his move north last summer.
Rangers have been linked with a move to bring Southampton midfielder Steven Davis back to Ibrox, six years after leaving the Gers in 2012 – but a move to sign the midfielder could spell push Grahme Dorrans closer to the exit door.
Davis, 32, has failed to feature for Southampton in the Premier League since February after suffering a hamstring injury, but Sky Sports claimed on Thursday afternoon (15:58pm) that Rangers are keen.
A move could indeed materialise, with Stuart Armstrong joining the club from Celtic and only a year left to run on Davis’ contract. It could mean Southampton look to sell Davis this summer, rather than losing him on a free.
The Gers already boast plenty of central midfield options, including the likes of Ryan Jack, Ross McCrorie, Jordan Rossiter, Ryan Jack, Andy Halliday and two new signings Ovie Ejaria and Scott Arfield.
So following Dorrans’ recent ankle injury, could the 31-year-old be forced to make way?
The former West Brom midfielder is a doubt for the start of the season, as injury continues to hamper the Scotland international’s time at Ibrox. Last season, he was limited to just 20 appearances due to injury.
Steven Gerrard boasts plenty of options in the middle of the park and now Dorrans has been sidelined once again, the former Liverpool captain may view the ex-Norwich City star’s wages as going to waste.
If Davies signs, then, Dorrans could be pushed towards the exit door with the 101-time Northern Ireland international likely to be first choice.
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