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Report: Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham targeted for MLS move

Wes Foderingham of Rangers during the Scottish Cup Semi Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 15, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (L...
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The Ibrox star could be leaving Rangers this season.

Wes Foderingham of Rangers during the Scottish Cup Semi Final between Rangers and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 15, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers goalkeeper Wes Foderingham is a subject of interest for Major League Soccer side DC United, The Daily Mail report.

Once a number one choice at the club, Foderingham has now spent more than a year as deputy to Allan McGregor at the club, leaving some speculating about his long-term future in Glasgow.

The Mail reckon that DC United are now keen on signing him on a free transfer, with his contract set to expire at the end of the current season.

He is free to speak to clubs in January.

The paper also report that the Gers have rejected bids of £2m and £1.5m for the player over the last 12 months, from English sides West Brom and Nottingham Forest.

Should Rangers have cashed in?

Clearly not realising a seven-figure fee for the player when available would be seen as something of a recruitment oversight, considering he is rarely used by manager Steven Gerrard.

However, if he isn’t happy with his lack of football, there is little sense to extending his contract either. It all could result in the player leaving for free.

Wes Foderingham of Rangers looks on during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers FC and Celtic FC at Ibrox Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Too many fringe players, who were once considered as part of the first-team, have walked out on the club in recent seasons either for free or even having their contract in part paid off.

Decision makers at Ibrox need to start realising that it pays off to sell asset players either at their peak value or when it becomes clear they are dropping right out of first-team contention.

It makes sense to have competent back-up in the goalkeeping position, but not at the expense of a multi-million pound fee.