Josh Windass: Ex-Rangers striker tipped for surprise homecoming as Scottish side preparing loan offer
A former Rangers hero has been tipped for a homecoming - much to the dismay of his current club.
Rangers have made a surprise move exploring a return for former forward Josh Windass, although Wrexham have no desire to let him leave.
The Ibrox side is currently fourth in the Scottish Premiership, 12 points behind leaders Hearts, after a 2–1 defeat to Derek McInnes’ team last time out. With scoring goals proving to be an issue, adding more firepower has become a key focus for Rangers in the January transfer window.
Windass is one of the names under discussion, according to GiveMeSport, and the 31-year-old is aware of the interest. Rangers have made a loan enquiry to Wrexham ahead of January, with the move driven by his former manager Danny Rohl.
Windass worked under Rohl during his final two seasons at Sheffield Wednesday, where he spent six years and scored 50 goals. Former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha also attempted to sign Windass for Santos earlier this year, but Sheffield Wednesday declined to negotiate before Wrexham completed a free transfer move in the summer.
Windass previously played for Rangers between 2016 and 2018, scoring 18 goals in all competitions during the 2017–18 season, including 13 in the Scottish Championship.
At the time of publication, Motherwell, Hearts and Celtic have all scored more league goals than Rangers so far this season - so it’s no surprise Rohl’s side are below all three in the Premiership table.
Wrexham are reluctant to sell or loan Windass after only signing him on a free transfer in the summer. He has six league goals this season, but the Welsh outfit are currently sat 15th in the Championship,
Windass’ familiarity with Rangers and Rohl, along with the prospect of European football, could make a return to Scotland an appealing destination.