Rangers are keeping close tabs on Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy.
MailSport understands the 24-year-old is on a list of potential Ibrox targets should boss Steven Gerrard move players on during the transfer window.
A deal for Murphy, who has just one year left on his Magpies contract, is some way off but Gerrard is an admirer of the wideman who was signed by former Toon gaffer Rafa Benitez for £12million in 2017.
Murphy has spent the last season-and-a-half on loan in the English Championship at both West Brom then Sheffield Wednesday.
He scored nine goals in 44 appearances for the Owls last term.
Murphy hasn’t given up hope of getting back into Steve Bruce’s side in the Premier League but Newcastle are open to offers for the former Norwich City star.
A wide player ISN’T a priority for Gerrard, as he looks to add a central midfielder to his Gers squad. But if he can shift fringe men like Jordan Jones, Jamie Murphy, Brandon Barker or Greg Stewart, it could prompt a move for Murphy.
The potential stumbling block to a deal could be the bad blood between Rangers and St James’ Park owner Mike Ashley over his previous involvement at Ibrox.
Meanwhile, Greg Docherty’s prospective switch to Hull City was still some way off – with a fee yet to be agreed between the clubs.
The midfielder was given permission to speak to the Tigers who are keen on the 23-year-old after their relegation to League One.
But MailSport understands Docherty has yet to decide whether he’s keen on a move to Humberside.
