Rangers Reportedly Pursue Brighton Goalkeeper Carl Rushworth Loan

Rangers are actively pursuing a loan deal for 24-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, who has been highly regarded by Rangers head coach Russell Martin, his former manager at Swansea City. Brighton have rejected a bid from a Championship club for Rushworth and have offered him a new long-term contract to secure his future, as he has two years remaining on his current deal and is currently behind Brighton's first-choice keepers. Rushworth, who has had multiple loan spells and nearly 150 appearances in the English leagues, seeks to have control over his next club decision and is interested in joining Rangers to compete for the starting goalkeeper position, potentially replacing or challenging Jack Butland and Liam Kelly. Rangers, despite having Butland and Kelly, view Rushworth as an upgrade, especially given Butland's inconsistent form last season and the club's ambitions in domestic and European competitions. Other clubs remain interested in Rushworth, so Rangers are urged to move quickly to negotiate personal terms and secure his services for the upcoming season. The move fits Brighton's strategy of loaning out Rushworth while he aims for regular first-team football, making this a crucial signing for Rangers' squad rebuilding efforts.