The Scottish Sun reports that two English clubs are competing for the services of a Rangers midfielder.
That’s after it emerged that Steven Gerrard is willing to allow Ross McCrorie to head out on loan.
The manager explained last week that the Scotland U21 skipper won’t play regularly this season.
It seems his comments have alerted two EFL League One clubs in particular – Shrewsbury and Portsmouth. Both sides are said to be ‘keen’ on the homegrown talent, who turned out 30 times in all competitions last season.
He featured prominently up until the winter break and was
Doc the key?
If these are the two main clubs competing for McCrorie’s signature, the advice of Greg Docherty could prove key.
The 22-year-old turned out 50 times on loan for the Shrews last season. Therefore, he’s perfectly placed to inform his fellow blue nose about life at New Meadow.
The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes over the last campaign, though. Docherty’s adopted club narrowly avoided relegation with an 18th place finish, while Portsmouth came fourth before losing out to Sunderland in the playoffs.
It looks like it’s decision time for the Ibrox favourite.
