Three players. All mid-20s and former England Under-21 internationals, currently being starved of first-team football and out of contract at the end of the season. As someone who is experienced in youth football, it’s no surprise Michael Beale has been linked with them. They tick so many boxes of what the Rangers manager is looking for in a player.
But will any of them arrive at Ibrox this month? Beale has ramped up the transfer excitement among the Rangers legions after admitting he has been making progress and meeting potential signings. He spoke of wanting “growers” and there is no doubt a trio of reported targets fit that bill.
Todd Cantwell’s name emerged over the weekend and Record Sport understands he is a name very much on the list of sporting director Ross Wilson and Beale. Tom Davies is another and they are added to Josh Onomah who was linked at the start of December as a possible Rangers signing, with QPR having been credited with an interest when Beale was in charge. But what is the current state of play with all three? How realistic is it that they will pitch up in Glasgow’s south side? Here, Record Sport looks at the midfield trio and their situation at their respective clubs.