Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has suggested that both Ross McCrorie and Greg Docherty could leave Ibrox in the coming weeks if acceptable bids come in, as quoted by BT Sport.
Rumours have surfaced in recent days claiming Hibernian are trying to sign McCrorie and that EFL League One side Hull City are interested in Docherty.
Speaking after the Gers’ 3-0 win over St Johnstone on Wednesday night, Gerrard confirmed approaches from both of those clubs and detailed the club’s stance on the matter.
“Hull are in for Greg Docherty so he has had permission to speak to them,” he said, as quoted by BT Sport. “We have had some interest from Hibs in Ross McCrorie. Those talks are ongoing.”
“But Ross and Greg will not be going on loan. They have been on two loans. They have done that road. If we get bids that we like, that are good enough and big enough, we will consider them. But they won’t be going on loan.”
“The reality is that the bid needs to be big enough for the board to accept before I have a decision to make.”
Gerrard gives update on McCrorie and Docherty’s Rangers futures – Verdict
Greg Docherty has been left frustrated on the fringes of the first-team squad ever since Gerrard’s arrival at Ibrox, so it’s no major surprise that the club are now happy to move the 23-year-old on.
The ex-Hamilton midfielder did well on loan spells at Shrewsbury Town and Hibs, but despite returning to put in the hard yards in training, he’s been unable to convince the manager to field him in a Premiership fixture.
The fact that Ross McCrorie appears to be on his way out is perhaps more of a shock.
Gerrard referred to the Academy graduate as a ‘potential future captain’ during the 2018/19 season but he soon fell out of favour and after a stop-start loan at Portsmouth last season, he’s been unable to oust the incumbents in midfield or at full-back.
Both players are under contract until the summer of 2022.
