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Deal Sealed: ‘Best’ deal takes place as another player leaves Ibrox
David Edgar believes Rangers midfielder Kieran Dowell’s loan move to Birmingham City is the best option for all parties involved.
On 27 January, Rangers confirmed that the 27-year-old had joined Birmingham on loan until the end of the season. Dowell becomes the third player, alongside Cole McKinnon and Robbie Fraser, to be loaned out during this transfer window.
Commenting on the move, the host of the Heart and Hand podcast posted on X: “Best for everyone.”
While Rangers would have preferred a permanent sale of Dowell, which would have provided immediate financial benefits to reinvest in the squad, the loan deal could be a smarter long-term strategy.
With a year remaining on his contract after this season, sending Dowell on loan to Birmingham gives him the chance for regular playing time, which could improve his performance and market value.
If Dowell impresses during the loan, his enhanced form and increased visibility could lead to higher offers from interested clubs, allowing Rangers to secure a more profitable transfer in the summer window.
In conclusion, while a permanent sale might have been ideal, the loan move keeps the possibility of a lucrative deal open in the future.
In other Rangers news, a billionaire-backed club has made initial steps to sign a key player from the Gers ahead of the transfer deadline.
