Dr Rajpal Brar, an injury expert, has assessed the 24-year-old’s fitness ahead of a potential move in the coming weeks.
He moved to Hull City on loan last season but was recalled by the Seagulls in the January transfer window
Rangers may take a closer look at the ankle injury sustained by Carl Rushworth
The Ibrox outfit may take a closer look at the ankle injury sustained by the English stopper before making a final decision on the transfer, according to Dr Brar.
Rangers are keen on signing Rushworth on loan, despite having Jack Butland and Liam Kelly at the club. [Alex Crook, 10 July]
| Team | Matches | Goals conceded | Clean sheets |
| Swansea | 48 | 68 | 11 |
| Walsall | 46 | 58 | 13 |
| Lincoln City | 46 | 42 | 20 |
| Brighton U23 | 21 | 29 | 4 |
| Brighton U18 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Hull City | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 170 | 211 | 51 |
Rushworth’s career so far.
Speaking about this situation, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, exclusively told Ibrox News: “The club may take a closer look at his ankle injury from this past season to assess healing and if there’s any additional wear they may not be comfortable with.
“He is a goalkeeper, so obviously, there would be different barriers of assessment.
“It may come down to the risk they are willing to take, but this is not one of those high-risk transfers, so I’d not recommend against it.”
Russell Martin may ask the Ibrox hierarchy to sign a new goalkeeper
While Butland remains Rangers’ No. 1, Russell Martin may still push the Ibrox hierarchy to sign a new goalkeeper if the right opportunity arises.
Butland’s reliability is unquestioned, but Martin’s possession-based philosophy demands a keeper with exceptional distribution and ball-playing skills to initiate attacks.
With the Ibrox outfit aiming to dominate domestically and compete in Europe, a goalkeeper offering both shot-stopping prowess and modern playmaking ability could elevate the squad.
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