Ben Davies and Kieran Dowell could potentially be affected at Rangers this summer transfer window.
Birmingham City are interested in the Ibrox duo after they spent an impressive loan spell down south this season.
Davies joined the eventual League One champions last summer, while Dowell moved to St Andrew’s in the winter transfer window temporarily.
While the Gers seemingly want to sell the 29-year-old centre-back and 27-year-old attacking midfielder soon, the Blues may miss out on their signings.
Birmingham risk Rangers search for new buyers if they don’t pay for Davies and Dowell
Birmingham must pay to buy Davies and Dowell from the Glaswegian outfit, Gary Keown says.
The Scottish Mail journalist acknowledges the Blues’ interest in the two English players, but wants to see the Light Blues demand money for their transfers from Ibrox.
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Dowell | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| Davies | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Keown has urged the Bears to find new buyers for the duo if the League One champions are reluctant to spend.
The journalist wrote in the Daily Mail (15 June): “Birmingham seem keen to secure Davies and Dowell on permanent arrangements after good loan stays. Fine. They must pay, though. And if they don’t, another buyer must be found.”
Kevin Thelwell must bring money from transfer sales at Ibrox
Kevin Thelwell has a massive task on his hands at Ibrox, with a competitive squad needed to compete with Celtic next season.
The Gers haven’t had the reputation of being a prudent selling club in recent years, but the new sporting director must generate funds for quality signings.
While Cavenagh and the 49ers have pledged £20million at the Light Blues this summer, Russell Martin could blow half of that on Flynn Downes.
Rangers should consider cashing in on some of their players to give the ex-Southampton boss what he wants.
Cyriel Dessers looks to be on his way out, and it would make sense for the Gers to cash in on the 30-year-old.
Nico Raskin is another player attracting interest from down south, but it remains to be seen whether the Bears are tempted enough to sell him in the coming weeks.
Others, such as Robin Propper, Ridvan Yilmaz and Nedim Bajrami, who may be surplus to requirements, could also potentially be on their way out.
The Ibrox faithful are in for an exciting transfer window under the new ownership.
