Ross McCrorie left Rangers permanently in 2021 after spending a season on loan at Aberdeen and then joining them the following summer.
After spending three seasons at Pittodrie, the defender moved to English club Bristol City in 2023.
The Scotland international could once again be on the move in the summer transfer window and is not expected to be short on suitors.
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Crystal Palace and Leicester City have shown interest in Ross McCrorie
According to the Daily Record, McCrorie is unlikely to be short on suitors this summer, with Crystal Palace and Leicester City recently linked with him.
His deal at Bristol City runs out in 2027, but he and his representatives want a longer-term deal at the club.
Talks have been held over an extension, but an agreement could not be reached, opening the door for a departure this summer.
This now means that Bristol are likely to listen to offers for the 28-year-old in the coming months.
His departure would also benefit Aberdeen, who included a sell-on clause when they sold him three years ago.
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Will Rangers consider re-signing McCrorie?
McCrorie is an extremely versatile player capable of playing as a right-back, right wing-back and defensive midfielder.
Rangers will surely be looking to sign a new right-back in the summer, given the uncertainty over James Tavernier’s future.
The Englishman could be on his way out once his contract runs at the end of the season, as he looks no closer to signing an extension.
Max Aarons, too, is expected to return to Bournemouth at the end of his loan spell, leaving Dujon Sterling as the only recognised senior right-back.
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Signing McCrorie would be beneficial as he knows the club inside out and would arguably be a regular starter.
However, if Palace are seriously considering signing him, he would likely fancy playing in the Premier League over a return to Scotland.
That said, game time is not guaranteed for him at Selhurst Park and it would be if he decides to return to Ibrox.
He is also not likely to be too expensive, so this is a signing that would make a lot of sense.