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Recent Rangers Premier League loanee in demand down south – report

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Recent Rangers loanee and Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo is wanted by Cardiff City in the English Championship in another loan deal [BBC Sport].

The Welsh outfit are hoping to secure a deal for the 23-year-old forward after his loan spell at Ibrox came to an end in the summer.

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Recent Rangers loanee Sheyi Ojo is reportedly a loan target for Cardiff City. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Cardiff are also reportedly rivalling Nottingham Forest for the player’s signature as they look to strengthen their squad before their season opener against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend.

Sheyi Ojo enjoyed a mixed spell at Rangers which saw him start brightly but tail off very quickly and never quite recover.

There were a few highlights of his spell at Ibrox, including netting in the 3-1 Europa League qualifier win against FC Midtjylland at Ibrox.

The powerful right-winger also slammed in a screamer from long-range to earn Rangers a pivotal three-points in the group stages against Feyenoord in a 1-0 win.

So his spell at the club certainly was not without its positives.

But Ojo’s time at Rangers was largely dominated by unenthusiastic displays which drew the ire of the Rangers support on more than a few occasions.

The visibly talented forward often cut a dejected figure and couldn’t match the intensity being set from the supporters in the stands.

Ojo played in 36 matches for Rangers last season, scoring five goals and laying on seven assists. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Over the piece, it was a largely disappointing spell in Glasgow but the player has always spoken positively about the club and the supporters.

Ojo has also been loaned out to Fulham, Stade de Reims, Wolves and Wigan in his career so far, as well as breaking through into the Liverpool first team where he hasn’t been seen since 2017.