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Ross Pilcher

Jack Butland completes Rangers transfer as Michael Beale lands new No 1 to replace Allan McGregor

Jack Butland is ready to rock at Rangers after signing a four-year deal.

The former Crystal Palace keeper, who was on loan at Manchester United, is understood to have agreed to big reduction in wages to get the Ibrox switch over the line on a free transfer. Michael Beale was in desperate need of a new No. 1 keeper after Allan McGregor's contract wasn't renewed, with the veteran expected to hang up his gloves this summer after signing on for one more year in 2022.

Despite Robby McCrorie being offered a chance to impress, Beale wanted an experienced option to call on as his first choice. And after negotiations with the former England international, Butland will be between the sticks in Govan for the upcoming campaign and beyond. McCrorie will likely be promoted to second choice after Jon McLaughlin was told he could leave if he found himself a new club.

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