Reliable journalist Matty Jones has revealed that Glasgow Rangers have now been 'contacted' over the possible signing of Josh McPake.

The Lowdown: Rangers return

The 20-year-old is back at Ibrox after his loan spell at English League Two outfit Tranmere Rovers, his fifth temporary move away from his parent club.

He has only made one senior appearance for Rangers, a first round Europa League qualifier against St Joseph's in July 2019, casting his long-term future into doubt going into the summer transfer window.

The Latest: Contact made over McPake

Taking to Twitter, Jones has revealed that Hartlepool United have now 'contacted' the Light Blues over potentially signing McPake on loan, with a number of other clubs also thought to be 'interested' in doing the same.

Sharing a corresponding article from The Northern Echo, he outlined: "Reliably informed that Pools have contacted Rangers about signing winger Josh McPake on loan. He's made 64 senior appearances at the age of 20 with 37 of those games being played in League Two. Other clubs also interested."

The Verdict: Just get rid

McPake has already been out on loan five times already in his fledgling career so far, so another such move is unlikely to benefit him or Rangers much further.

Thus, the Teddy Bears should just be looking to get rid at this point, assuming that he is not in Giovanni van Bronckhorst's plans going into the new season.

Dubbed a ‘really exciting’ signing by Morecambe manager Stephen Robinson when they acquired him on loan last July, perhaps a permanent move to the lower leagues of English football would best suit the 20-year-old, and then the Gers could finally get the winger off their books for good.

In other news, find out who is now 'close' to leaving Ibrox here!