Michael Beale has hinted Alfredo Morelos and Allan McGregor could leave at the end of their current deals; he insists Ryan Kent is 'on the same page' as contract talks continue
Monday 24 April 2023 09:12, UK
Rangers manager Michael Beale has told Sky Sports News that all but two players of the players to have started last weekend's win against St Mirren will be at the club next season.
Goalkeeper Allan McGregor and Alfredo Morelos are among a number of players out on contract in the summer with Beale hinting they could soon depart Ibrox.
Winger Ryan Kent, who has been linked with a move to Burnley, missed the 5-2 victory but Malik Tillman, who Rangers have an option to buy at the end of his loan deal, did feature.
"Last week everyone that played - barring maybe Alfredo and Allan - will be a Rangers player next season and it was a strong performance again with five goals," he said.
"Since I've come back in I've tried to pick continuity and we've seen that a lot of the same players have played and the results in the main have been good with 19 wins in 22 games.
"I've been delighted with the application of the players and what I get to do in the summer is add my own stamp on the group a bit more.
"I always have a fingerprint on the group because I was here when a lot were recruited but I get to really put my stamp on it in the summer and I'm excited by that."
With continued uncertainty about Ryan Kent, the manager insisted he is focused on playing for the club.
"There's a moment to reveal what's going to happen and as much as I'd like to tell you everything, I have to keep a bit back," he added.
"Ryan's personal stuff is in that as well.
"Every time he plays he gives me everything he's got and we have a fantastic relationship going back 10 years so we're on the same page."
Rangers are 13 points behind Celtic after losing 2-0 at Aberdeen with the Scottish Cup their only hope of silverware this season.
They face their Old Firm rivals in the semi final at Hampden Park on April 30.
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