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Vanja Dragojevic learns result of work permit application after Rangers terms agreed

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Vanja Dragovic has received his UK work permit after signing for Rangers.

His transfer to Ibrox was basically complete, and he had fully agreed terms, but he was waiting on the government's approval for it to be 100 per cent rubber stamped.

That has been granted and he should be available for the trip to Dundee United on Friday.

That will be welcome news for Derek McInnes, who now faces a different kind of dilemma on the 20-year-old.

That is whether to throw him in at the deep end after he had no involvement in the Gers' pre-season.

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Rangers can finally utilise their new midfielder, if the manager sees fit to do so.

Chris Jack shared the update on Dragojevic on Wednesday, but it also contained other interesting tidbits.

Thelo Aasgaard trained and is expected to train again on Thursday and should be fit for the clash at Tannadice.

Cammy Devlin will likely be a late call, as he was spotted with the physio and should train on the day of the game.

Meanwhile, it also revealed that Conor Barron has a knee injury, but did not give an update on his status for the clash.

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Why McInnes may be tempted to start Dragojevic vs Dundee United

McInnes may well choose to start the two-cap international against the Tangerines.

He has plenty of experience, starting 35 times last season in the Serbian Super Liga, with four goals and three assists.

The midfielder averaged 1.94 shots and created 0.82 chances on a per 90 minute basis, according to data from Fotmob.

Defensively, he made 1.63 tackles, 5.11 recoveries and 1.80 clearances per game.

Those stats suggest that he could walk straight into the side and have an impact at both ends, if he is handed the chance.

He will be keen to impress and forge a starting role with his new side, but it will likely depend on what he shows in training in the coming days.

It remains to be seen whether he is given that opportunity, but McInnes could be tempted.

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