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No way Rangers should consider permanent Ross McCrorie loan

Ross McCrorie of Rangers in action during the Pre-Season Friendly between Rangers and Bury at Ibrox Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (...
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Rangers have been linked with sending Ross McCrorie out on loan.

Ross McCrorie of Rangers is seen in action during the Scottish Cup 5th Round match between Kilmarnock and Rangers at Rugby Park on February 9, 2019 in Kilmarnock, Scotland.

Rangers are considering letting talented midfielder Ross McCrorie leave Ibrox on loan.

One of the interested clubs, Portsmouth, want to include a permanent option as part of the deal, report the Daily Record. Shrewsbury are also interested.

Loaning McCrorie out is already a potentially risky move from Steven Gerrard.

The talented youngster is one of the more unique players in a competitive Rangers midfield. His ability to also play in defence also makes him valuable.

As a homegrown talent, McCrorie is one of the players Rangers should be striving to keep.

The 21-year-old made a total of 31 first team appearances for Rangers last season, including eight Europa League matches.

Ross McCrorie of Rangers vies with Jack Aitchison of Celtic during The Scottish FA Youth Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on April 26, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Now Rangers may consider that sending McCrorie out to play, and potentially start, 46 games in League One is valuable for his development.

It could help, but it would still be a risk not having him around as an option this season.

What they can’t consider, is sanctioning a loan which gives the interested club an option to buy. This would be a big own goal for the Gers.

22nd October 2017, Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish League Cup Semi-final, Rangers v Motherwell; Rangers Ross McCrorie and Motherwells Chris Cadden compete fro the ball