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Rangers could be about to face player who rejected Ibrox transfer

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Rangers could come up against a player who rejected a transfer to Ibrox when they take on Dundee United on Sunday.

The Gers are looking to put things right after losing at Tannadice back in August.

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Gio van Bronckhorst’s men should be full of confidence after an incredible 4-2 victory away at Dortmund, but Tam Courts’ Terrors are also in a good grove and haven’t conceded in their last four matches.

Veteran defender Charlie Mulgrew is back fit and the hosts have an exciting attacking talent in their ranks in Rory MacLeod, who could feature in the game.

MacLeod reportedly turned down offers from a number of clubs, including Rangers [The Courier], to sign his first professional contract back in December.

The Scotland youth international made his Premiership debut as a substitute against Motherwell earlier this month, despite only recently turning 16, and then was on the bench for their Scottish Cup Fifth Round win at Partick Thistle last weekend.

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It’s highly unlikely that he’ll start on Sunday but he could receive an opportunity off the bench, particularly if the hosts are searching for a goal.

Capable of playing as a no.10 or up front, MacLeod has shown goalscoring prowess for United’s U18s, while he scored the winner for Scotland U16s against Wales in the 2021 Victory Shield Final.

Meanwhile, a versatile Rangers-linked attacker is back impressing at his current club and is set to be available on a free at the end of the season.