Connor Barron has rejected a loan move to 2.Bundesliga side Hannover 96 as the Rangers midfielder remains determined to fight for his place under Derek McInnes.
The Scotland international was one of several fringe players linked with a potential exit before the transfer deadline, with Rangers looking to reduce the size of their squad and create room for further business.
However, according to a report from the Daily Record’s Scott Burns, Barron has decided against leaving Ibrox despite interest from Germany and Spain.
Barron rejects Hannover loan
Hannover 96 had reportedly proposed a loan deal for Barron which included an option to make the move permanent next summer.
The second tier German side were among several clubs to make approaches for the 24-year-old, but the midfielder has opted to remain in Glasgow and compete for regular football.
Barron's decision comes despite his position within what is currently a competitive Rangers midfield and after manager McInnes permitted both he and fellow midfielder Lyall Cameron could leave.
Cameron is set to join fellow Scottish Premiership side Dundee United on loan.
The report states that the offers made for the midfielder were either not financially viable for Rangers or were rejected by Barron himself.
Spanish outfit Sevilla had also shown an interest, although their inability to free up a non-EU squad place prevented that option from progressing.
Barron is instead keen to prove himself to McInnes and force his way into the Rangers manager's plans.
Rangers still trying to trim squad
Barron's decision comes as Rangers continue efforts to move several players out of the squad before the transfer window closes.
The Ibrox club have a number of players whose futures remain uncertain, with Rangers attempting to find solutions for those who are unlikely to feature regularly this season.
Cameron is among those expected to depart, with Oxford United and Turkish side Caykur Rizespor having shown interest before the midfielder emerged as a likely candidate to join Dundee United on loan.
Bojan Miovski is also available, although Rangers are understood to want to recoup more than the fee they paid Girona for the striker. Turkish side Genclerbirligi have shown interest, while Feyenoord have also made enquiries.
John Souttar's future also remains unresolved, with interest from England and Major League Soccer potentially offering Rangers a route to move the defender on after the Scottish transfer deadline while loan routes have been rumoured to Hibernian, Aberdeen and former side Hearts.
Rather than seek an exit, Barron himself appears ready to stay and battle for his Rangers future, giving McInnes another midfield option as the season develops.
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