RANGERS have faced major issues this season with a struggle to keep first team centre backs fit.
The experienced John Souttar and Leon Balogun have faced time out while Clinton Nsiala took months to break into the fold.
Ben Davies in action for Rangers prior to his move in August[/caption]
He’s played a crucial role for Birmingham City[/caption]
But one central defender who was shipped from Ibrox on loan has opened up on the uncertainty of his future with the club.
Ben Davies was a regular fixture for the Glasgow team when he joined in 2022/23, but last year he struggled with fitness and missed out on more than 40 games.
He started the season with his parent club, but was soon sent over the border to Birmingham City on loan where he seems to be enjoying his time, becoming a key player for Chris Davies’ side.
The Blues sit nine points clear at the top of English third tier with a game in hand and boast the best defensive record in the league – conceding just 19 in 29 games.
Davies, whose contract at Rangers has another year left to run, has featured 28 times in all competitions, helping his side to 15 clean sheets and earning himself calls from Blues fans to be secured permanently.
On the love he’s getting from the supporters, he said: “I don’t go on social media, or not looking for myself at least, so I haven’t noticed but if that’s the case it’s really flattering and brilliant to have their support.
“I came here looking to play as many games as possible and when I first came I realised the strength-in-depth that the squad had and the quality that they had all over the pitch, especially at the back so it took a bit of time and I’ve been patient.
“I’ve done a good run of games now so it feels good.”
Though he remained tight-lipped on what the future holds given he does not seem to be part of the plan for Philippe Clement‘s team: “I haven’t thought about it yet, I just wanted to do a year’s loan and try to get going again, it was a bit stop-start at Rangers.
“I’m happy with the way it’s going but I haven’t thought past now.”
The defender’s loan agreement does not include an option or obligation to buy, so what will happen when the season comes to a close remains to be seen.
Birmingham have lost just two league games this season and look favourites for promotion to the English Championship.
Davies is one of two Gers stars on loan at the club, with Kieran Dowell also joining in January.
Ex-Light Blues star Scott Wright also moved to Birmingham permanently last summer.
Meanwhile, Davies’ former Rangers teammate Ryan Kent could finally be close to finding a new club.
The winger’s contract with Fenerbahce was terminated back in October and he’s remained a free agent since.
Kent was reportedly offered the chance to move to Iran but he still hasn’t joined a new club.
According to fresh reports out of Turkey, two Spanish clubs are interested in signing him now.
Those reports claim that both Real Sociedad and Villarreal are considering a swoop to sign the former Ibrox man.
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