What does Rangers signing Jordan Jones mean for forgotten man Jamie Murphy?

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Rangers have started to build for next season by completing deals for both Dundee midfielder Glen Kamara and Kilmarnock winger Jordan Jones. The latter has been a long-term target for Rangers and was linked with a move to Ibrox last January. Rangers finally have their man, with the Northern Irish speedster set to join on a free transfer.

It is a great piece of business for Rangers and universally, everyone will be pleased the deal is going ahead at Rangers.

However, it is perhaps not great news for a forgotten man at Rangers.

The Scottish side signed Jamie Murphy on a permanent deal from Brighton in May. It was a welcome move from Rangers, after a successful loan spell.

The Glasgow-born childhood Rangers fan had been brilliant at Ibrox. His form with Rangers earned him his first Scotland cap.

However, the 29-year-old’s season came to an abrupt end in August. A severe knee injury ruled him out of the rest of the season.

“We have had the confirmation, just, and unfortunately it is sad news for Jamie and I am bitterly disappointed over it.

“He will be missing for the remainder of the season. He has an ACL injury and we got the news we all didn’t want.”

– Rangers boss Steven Gerrard on Jamie Murphy’s injury

Getting back into the Rangers team when fit next season will now be a big challenge for the player. Not only will Jones be in his way,  but the emerging Glenn Middleton and a potential permanent deal for Ryan Kent would leave Murphy struggling to get in the Rangers side.

It could be he swiftly becomes a forgotten man at Ibrox.