Ross McCausland's Rangers exit could now be delayed

McCausland may refuse a January move and wait until summer 2025 when his Rangers contract expires, potentially joining as a free agent.

Ross McCausland could delay his exit from Rangers until next summer when his contract expires, sources have told Football Insider. The 23-year-old winger has been sidelined by manager Derek McInnes after failing to secure a move away in the summer transfer window. McCausland spent last season on loan at Cypriot side Aris Limassol, scoring four times in 26 appearances, but has featured just once for Rangers this term.

Rangers are keen to sell him in January to recoup a fee, but McCausland is in a strong negotiating position. His contract runs until May 2025, meaning he can sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club from January onwards and leave on a free transfer next summer. The Northern Ireland international attracted European interest in the recent window and is expected to have multiple options available to him both in January and at the end of the season.

Neither Rangers nor McCausland are considering a contract extension, and sources indicate the player does not feature in McInnes' plans going forward.