Two Rangers Exit Seems Inevitable

Rangers are reportedly(Rangers Review) willing to consider offers for Alex Lowry and Adam Devine during the January transfer window.

Both players, products of the club’s youth academy, have contracts at Ibrox that extend until the summer of 2025 but have not featured for the first team this season.

Lowry, 21, initially made his mark under Giovanni van Bronckhorst, debuting in a Scottish Cup victory against Stirling Albion in January 2022, where he scored after replacing the injured Ianis Hagi. Despite participating in the first-team squad’s training camp in the Netherlands last summer, his opportunities have been limited. This season, Lowry has played three competitive matches for the Rangers B team. He also had a brief loan spell at Hearts during the first half of last season, cut short due to injuries that have hampered his progress. His last first-team appearance came under Michael Beale’s management in May 2023.

Devine, also 21, showcased his versatility as a full-back under Beale’s tenure, earning his first start in a 3-2 win over Hibernian. Capable of playing on both sides of the defense, Devine spent the latter half of the previous season on loan at Motherwell. This season, he has participated in two Challenge Cup fixtures for the Rangers B team, contributing to victories over Clyde and Bo’ness United.

Rangers’ focus in January appears to extend beyond outgoings, with reports indicating the club is likely to seek a center-back to address injuries to John Souttar and Neraysho Kasanwirjo.

Meanwhile, the Rangers B team secured the Glasgow Cup last week, defeating Celtic 3-2 with a late goal from Zak Lovelace. Despite this achievement, Rangers manager Philippe Clement, who attended the match, emphasized the developmental gap between the B team and the first team.

Speaking after the game, Clement commented:

“It was not an amazing game, to be honest, and they also know themselves. There is still a gap to take. To be in the starting 11, I don’t speak about getting playing minutes or experiences, but really to be in the starting 11, I think the gap is still there. It’s a logical thing.”

Clement further highlighted the challenges faced by Scottish football academies in bridging this gap, noting the expectations at Rangers to compete for domestic and European titles. He stressed the need for structural changes and incremental steps to improve the pathway for young players.

Efforts to close this developmental gap remain a priority, with Clement emphasizing that it will require time and coordinated actions between clubs and the Scottish Football Association (SFA).

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