The Rangers midfielder is enjoying arguably his best campaign at Rangers.
Preston North End’s attempt to prise Josh Windass away from Ibrox has been blocked by Rangers, Sky Sports reported on Friday.
The broadcaster claimed Preston offered £500,000 for the former Accrington player, who is enjoying arguably his best campaign for Rangers.
North End already appear to have got one over Rangers this winter, after agreeing a deal for Louis Moult – a rumoured Ibrox target – of Motherwell.
And losing their second top scorer to Deepdale would be a definite blow to Graeme Murty’s side.
The speculation has drawn a mixed reaction from Preston fans, although some are especially keen for a deal to go ahead, after Rangers robbed them of Joe Garner – a fan favourite in Lancashire – 18 months ago.
Here’s how the PNE faithful have reacted on Twitter…
Windass missed Rangers’ 2-0 win against Motherwell on Wednesday though suspension, but is free to return for Saturday’s Old Firm trip to Celtic.
The 23-year-old, whose father is former Hull City striker Dean Windass, is reported to have cost the Ibrox side £60,000.
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