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Barry Ferguson gets his wish as Rangers sign off on loan exit

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Rangers fans are only really thinking about who will be next through the doors at Ibrox right now.

Olwethu Makhanya is set to become Rangers' eighth signing of the summer, but who follows after the defender is anyone's guess.

The likes of Vaclav Cerny, Amario Cozier-Duberry and Jahnoah Markelo have each been linked.

There is no doubt that another attacker or two would come in handy for Derek McInnes.

Even more so after, as previously covered by Ibrox News, Oliver Antman's move to Anderlecht went through on Wednesday.

Before another arrival is announced, a second exit in the space of 24 hours has now been concluded.

Rangers send youngster to Scottish Premiership club

Barry Ferguson got to know Rangers' players, including many youngsters, well during his time in caretaker charge last year.

Ferguson recently said how he would like to see young talent Paul Nsio join a team lower down the Scottish Premiership.

When asked if Kilmarnock would be an ideal club for Nsio, Ferguson replied: "Aye. I think it's important that these boys go out and experience proper football first and foremost."

St Mirren and Kilmarnock are of very similar calibre, so confirmed news on Thursday of Nsio going to the former will go down well with Ferguson.

Nsio is joining the Saints on a season-long loan, having impressed further down the pyramid at Raith Rovers last season.

And it seems Rangers have made a conscious decision over which club Nsio would be joining.

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English clubs also wanted Paul Nsio

According to the Rangers Review, Nsio was also wanted by Wigan Athletic and Blackpool down in England, as well as a couple of other Scottish teams.

Instead, he will gain experience in the division he will hopefully be representing Rangers in not long from now.

There are high hopes for the midfielder at Ibrox, but it must be remembered he is still just 20 years old.

After impressing in the Scottish Championship last season, he can hopefully do likewise in the top tier this term.

Then, 12 months from now, there is a serious chance he could be knocking on McInnes' door for opportunities at Rangers.

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