Rangers Close in on Loan Deal for Former Livingston Star James Penrice
Rangers are reportedly closing in on a loan deal for former Livingston star James Penrice, who was previously linked with Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers. The 27-year-old full-back is set to join the Scottish giants on a temporary basis, with a buy option clause included in the deal.
This news comes as a boost for Rangers, who have been looking to strengthen their left-hand side. Penrice has been a target for several clubs in the past, including Middlesbrough, who were reportedly interested in signing him last month.
However, it seems that Rangers have now agreed a deal to sign the former Livingston star, with a medical set to take place in Glasgow on Monday. This will bring Penrice a step closer to becoming the latest new addition to Derek McInnes' squad.
Despite the loss of club captain and talisman Hayden Hackney to Premier League club Everton last month, Middlesbrough have enjoyed a positive summer with the signings of free agent Myles Peart-Harris, Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek, United States internationals Max Arfsten and Sebastian Berhalter and strike duo Will Lankshear and Kyle Joseph.
Middlesbrough are working to secure a deal for Tottenham Hotspur defender Ash Phillips and there have been reports suggesting former Livingston star James Penrice was another potential signing on their radar as they look to strengthen Kim Hellberg’s options at full-back.
The former Hearts star joined Greek club AEK Athens in a £1.75m move last summer and made 33 appearances in all competitions during what could be his first and only season at the Allwyn Arena as his side reached the quarter-final of the Europa Conference League and were crowned as Greek Super League champions.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 12th in Premiership, 16 pts, 1W-13D-19L from 33 games, recent form LDLDW. Goals this season: 35 scored, 66 conceded (-31 goal difference). Title race: 54 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.
