Why Rangers can forget about permanent Thelo Aasgaard transfer as struggles continue

Rangers could potentially welcome Thelo Aasgaard back from Anderlecht next summer.

The Norway international joined the Jupiler Pro League club on loan in the summer, with the deal including an option to buy for around £5.5million.

Since moving to Belgium, the 24-year-old hasn't started a league game under Vítor Bruno.

Derek McInnes raved about Aasgaard at Ibrox during pre-season, but ended up letting him leave.

Fans in G51 were never really convinced by the former Luton Town ace, who wasn't consistent enough for the Glaswegian outfit.

With the attacking midfielder failing to make a mark at Lotto Park, the Govan side may want to forget about his permanent transfer to Anderlecht next summer.

What Belgian media are now saying about Thelo Aasgaard

Aasgaard didn't fit into McInnes' plans at the Gers, with the Scottish manager preferring a different profile in his position.

It looks like the Light Blues were right to part ways with the midfielder, as the ex-Hearts boss has slowly started to bring the best out of his team.

Ryan Naderi and Minsu Kim have played behind the striker in recent matches to good effect.

As for Aasgaard, he hasn't lived up to expectations at Anderlecht yet.

According to HBVL on 14 October, the Belgian club have a dilemma regarding the Norwegian player's best position on the pitch.

It's something the Glaswegian outfit struggled with and the Jupiler Pro League side are having the same issue.

While Aasgaard has shown potential in training at Anderlecht, he doesn't provide Bruno with the pressing and intensity required and seems more like a second striker than a playmaker, but Danylo Sikan occupies the position.

Thelo Aasgaard future assessed away from Ibrox

Aasgaard has made just one start for Anderlecht this season, playing 74 minutes in the 2-1 loss to Olympique Lyon in the Europa League.

When it comes to league fixtures, the Norway international has come on in the final minutes in the last three matches.

Oliver Antman moved to Anderlecht permanently in the summer and has been afforded more opportunities.

It wouldn't be surprising to see Aasgaard return to Ibrox at the end of the season.

In G51, McInnes already has plenty of options in the playmaking positions and the Norwegian ace will likely have to look for a new club if Anderlecht don't sign him.