Rangers news bulletin as battle intensifies for transfer target and Barry Ferguson told he could have Ibrox job for life

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Rangers target Josh Mulligan is being eyed by three clubs down south – as former boss Barry Ferguson’s brother revealed he would be open to a return to management

Dundee star Mulligan is out of contract this summer and is officially a free agent. And that has alerted numerous sides who are interested in the midfielder who played 41 times for the Dees last term.

Mulligan had held talks with Rangers back in January as they considered a pre-contract deal for the player, similar to the one they struck with his team-mate Lyall Cameron.

The Ibrox outfit ultimately opted to put their transfer business on hold as they finalised the arrival of Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy and that opened the door to English clubs to make their interest known.

It is understood that next season’s League One sides Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City are both keen on Mulligan.

Championship side Oxford United also hold an interest in the versatile star who will have his pick of the bunch after a strong campaign in the Premiership.

Meanwhile, Derek Ferguson has revealed brother Barry could be back in the dugout in the future – and reckons his sibling could step into the dugout again if it doesn’t work out for new boss Russell Martin.

Ferguson left his role as Rangers interim boss following the conclusion of the Premiership season with Martin the new man in charge.

Speaking to Ibrox News, Derek said: “It’s always hard to say, but he really enjoyed being the figurehead. He’ll go back to his ambassadorial role for now, and if things don’t go well with this next appointment.