Rangers are reportedly keeping “close tabs” on Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy with a view to a move should fringe players move on at Ibrox.
According to the Daily Record, the Gers have the winger on a shortlist should the likes of Jordan Jones, Greg Stewart, Jamie Murphy and Brandon Barker be sold.
Murphy – a reported £12m signing for Newcastle from Norwich City in 2017 – has one year remaining on his current Magpies’ deal and spent last season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday.
At 25 Murphy has still plenty of years ahead of him but has been unable to breakthrough into the Newcastle first team on a consistent basis since moving to St. James’ Park.
Murphy has been limited to only 41 appearances since signing under Rafael Benítez three years ago and has spent the last 18 months out on loan.
Murphy joined West Bromwich Albion on loan in January 2019, scoring twice in 15 appearances in the Hawthorns.
The winger spent last season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, netting nine times and laying on six assists in 44 appearances for the Owls.
Rangers have made six signings already this season, with Ianis Hagi, Jon McLaughlin, Calvin Bassey and Leon Balogun being joined by striker duo Kemar Roofe and Cedric Itten.
The Ibrox side have also recently been linked with a move for Dutch/Ghanaian full-back Jed Abbey following his release from Wolves [Sports World Ghana].
