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Doubts were cast over Jamie Murphy's dream move to Rangers this morning when he failed to get on the club's flight to America.

The Brighton winger was expected to complete a £1 million switch to Ibrox last night in time for their winter break trip to Florida.

But as Graeme Murty and the rest of his players left Edinburgh Airport for Orlando, Murphy wasn't on board as negotiations continued over his transfer.

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The boyhood Gers fan had hoped to sign a three-and-a-half year deal with Murty's men and jet out to the US along with fellow new boy Sean Goss.

But this morning the deal was still in the balance, despite a fee being agreed with the Seagulls, and it remains to be seen if and when Murphy will join the Rangers party for the Florida Cup.

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However, both the player and club are hopeful the deal will go through. Rangers sources insist it is Brighton who are holding up the deal but remain confident Murphy will soon join his team-mates in the States.

He said: "The big pull for me is that it's Rangers.

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"They are obviously the club I supported as a boy and still support.

"They've had a good season so far and are always looking to improve, so hopefully I can play and be a part of that. Boyhood dream to sign? Yes, always.

"Hopefully, I get the medical through and see what happens."

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But while Murphy isn't on the plane, the Rangers squad has been boosted by the return of Michael O'Halloran and Andy Halliday who are part of the squad.

The duo returned from loan spells at St Johnstone and FK Gabala as Murty looked to add depth to his squad, and both players will play a part in the Florida Cup as they look to secure their future at Ibrox.