Kyle Lafferty Rangers exit 'close' says Gerrard
The Northern Irish striker was told he can leave the club this summer
Last updated 24th Jul 2019
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has revealed Kyle Lafferty is close to completing his Ibrox exit.
The Northern Ireland international returned for a second stint with the Light Blues last year but has struggled to oust Alfredo Morelos and Jermain Defoe from Gerrard's line-up.
Lafferty was told he was free to leave earlier this summer and is now set to become the fourth Gers departure in recent days following Daniel Candeias, Jak Alnwick and Ryan Hardie's exits. Gerrard said:
"We're doing everything we can to have the squad set and ready for the new season.
"There will be other bodies that move on but that's easier said than done when you're trying to find people the right opportunity for themselves.
"I'm told Kyle Lafferty is close to finding a solution from a mutual point of view.
"I think there's something loading there that might be released today or tomorrow so we wait and see."
Gerrard also says he has no concerns over reports Rangers could be hit with a significant compensation bill as a result of the club's ongoing court dispute with Mike Ashley's Sports Direct firm.
"That's a topic for the board to deal with and I think they are doing that,'' he said. "I just focus on football. I've had really strong backing from the board so far so I've got no complaints.''
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