Thu 9 April 2026 15:10, UK

Rangers are seemingly still no closer to tying Bailey Rice down to a new contract.

The talented 19-year-old midfielder looks all but certain to leave Ibrox at the end of the season, with his current deal set to run down in the summer.

At present, there is no agreement over fresh terms. This is despite the Daily Record claiming in March that the Gers want Rice to stay amid interest from a host of clubs.

The teenager has made just 16 first-team appearances since arriving from Motherwell in 2022 and has not played under Danny Rohl at all, having been ruled out since November.

Barring a last-minute U-turn, Rice will depart Rangers as a free agent.

Rice is expected to belatedly return from injury in mid-April. Depending on how quickly he regains match sharpness, he could make his debut under Rohl during the title run-in.

The head coach has admitted he would prefer to watch the young Scot in action before assessing his future, but he is certainly cutting it fine, with his terms up in June.

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