RANGERS may try and bring Ryan Gauld in on loan from Sporting Lisbon as a replacement for Jamie Murphy, according to reports.

The former Dundee United starlet made the move to the Portuguese club back in 2014 but has struggled to break into the team.

1 Ryan Gauld in action for Vitoria de Setubal in 2016 Credit: Getty - Contributor

Gauld has also spent time on loan at Vitoria de Setubal and Aves during his time in Portugal.

But according to Record, he could now be set for a return to Scottish football as Rangers look for a replacement for Murphy, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury.

The 22-year-old is reportedly just one of several options being looked at in that position.

SunSport exclusively revealed today that Steven Gerrard could move for Swansea winger Nathan Dyer before this week's deadline.

But they will have to compete with Reading, who are working to get the money to tempt him to the Madejski Stadium.

Gauld was one of the hottest young prospects in Scottish football during his time at Dundee United.

After making his senior debut in 2012 as a 16-year-old, he went on to make 50 appearances in all competitions for the Arabs.

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