Former Rangers midfielder Joey Barton wants to sign Jordan Rossiter for Fleetwood

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Rangers midfielder Jordan Rossiter is wanted by English League One outfit Fleetwood Town this summer, according to a report by the Scottish Sun.

They report that the 22-year-old midfielder is wanted by former Ger Joey Barton, who now manages the Trawlermen, and joined Rangers at the same time as Rossiter in 2016.

Rossiter came north with a huge reputation, almost viewed as a new Steven Gerrard when he was at Liverpool as a young player, but injuries have hampered his progress.

The Scottish Sun reported last month that Rossiter has been told to find a new club by Gerrard, so he is expected to leave the club this summer.

It’s a shame that it hasn’t worked out for Rossiter at Ibrox but when a young player keeps getting injuries when he’s trying to establish himself, it’s so tough.

If he does go to Fleetwood, he needs to get himself fit enough to play regular games – if he does that, he can be a real asset in League One and finally show the qualities that convinced Rangers to sign him.

Barton knows Rossiter well, but so did Gerrard and he looks to have grown impatient with his fellow Scouser’s lack of fitness – but many Rangers fans will wish him well and hope he can get his career back on track.