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Report: Liam Kelly nears permanent Rangers exit after asking to leave Ibrox

General view of Ibrox Stadium ahead of the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on August 12, 2017 i...
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Kelly has spent the past 12 years at Rangers, whose manager Steven Gerrard reportedly wanted to keep him at Ibrox.

Goal keeper Liam Kelly of Scottish club Rangers FC tips a second half scoring attempt over the goal post against Brazilian club Corinthians during their Florida Cup soccer game at Orlando...

Liam Kelly is set to rejoin Livingston on a two-year deal – despite Rangers wanting to keep the goalkeeper at Ibrox, according to the Scottish Sun.

A product of the Rangers academy system, Kelly helped Livi to promotion back to the Scottish Premiership during a loan spell last season.

Allan McGregor of Rangers celebrates after Maurice Edu scored during the Scottish Premier League match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox stadium on February 28, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland.

But the 22-year-old risks being demoted to fourth choice at Ibrox after last month’s arrival Allan McGregor, who also has Wes Foderingham and Jak Alnwick for company.

And it is claimed he asked Rangers chiefs to let him leave, prompting interest from Dundee United and two clubs in England.

Ross McCrorie of Rangers walks off after being sent off during the Scottish Cup Semi Final match between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 15, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Another Gers goalkeeper, Robby McCrorie, is set to join Ayr United on loan, according to the Scottish Sun.

McCrorie – whose twin brother Ross broke into the Ibrox first team last season – impressed for Scotland at this summer’s Toulon tournament.

Is leaving Rangers the best thing for Kelly?