Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joey Barton is reportedly set to leave Ibrox in the near future.
With Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joey Barton reportedly set to depart Ibrox in the near future, we take a look at three players who they could replace him with in January.
Charlie Adam (Stoke City)
Adam has broken back into Stoke’s first-team recently, but his future at the Bet365 Stadium still looks far from secure.
The 30-year-old midfielder faces a lot of competition for places to win a spot in Mark Hughes’ team, and Rangers could test the Potters’ desire to keep hold of the midfielder by submitting an offer.
Adam started his career at Rangers, and his return to Ibrox would be very welcome with supporters of the Glasgow club.
Cheick Tiote (Newcastle United)
Tiote looks almost certain to leave Newcastle in the January transfer window, as he cannot break into Rafael Benitez’s first-team.
Tiote has played just once for Newcastle this season, and the North East side are believed to be willing to listen to offers for the Ivorian.
Tiote would be a good addition for Rangers, and his combativeness would certainly strengthen Mark Warburton’s midfield options.
Conor Hourihane (Barnsley)
Hourihane would not have the experience that either Adam or Tiote could offer to Rangers, but his talent is unquestionable.
Hourihane has been excellent in Barnsley’s midfield this season, with his performances catching the eye.
Rangers are always on the look out for talent in the Football League, and Hourihane is likely to be a player who they have scouted in recent times, given his impressive form.
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