Scott Arfield faces Rangers scan sweat as midfielder awaits results ahead of Celtic clash

Rangers to extend their lead in the race for the title. Celtic's goalless stalemate with Livingston yesterday gives Steven Gerrard 's side an opportunity to inch even closer to their first Scottish Premiership trophy in a decade.

Rangers star Jon Flanagan is set to leave Belgian side Charleroi without playing a single minute.The full-back departed Ibrox last summer having fallen well down the pecking order under boss Steven Gerrard.He then made an ambitious switch to the continent but the transfer has proven a disaster.Flanagan suffered a setback in testing positive for Covid-19 but the former Liverpool youth failed to even make the bench for the Jupiler Pro League outfit.And he's now in talks with three Polish clubs -

Scott Wright to Aberdeen.The Aberdeen boss concedes the 23-year-old could depart this month with the Ibrox side nearing a pre-contract agreement for the winger. Wright has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Pittodrie and is being chased by a host of club in England as well as Steven Gerrard 's side.The Rangers boss admitted earlier on Friday that his side had a number of options and could use a player as a potential makeweight to sweeten any deal to land Wright now.But McInnes was primed and ready

Gerrard 's squad have coped well with a cluster of fitness issues in recent weeks with a number of stars at various stages of rehab. Ryan Jack has returned to full training following a troublesome knee issue and will soon be followed by Kemar Roofe after he missed last weekend's victory over Aberdeen.

Andy Robertson has never concealed his love for the club despite being released from the Parkhead youth setup as a youngster. And that's led to some split loyalties when the subject of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is brought up.

Aberdeen winger Scott Wright. The Premiership leaders told the Dons after Sunday’s Pittodrie clash they intended to open pre-contract talks with the 23-year-old.

Connor Goldson is certain a series of Rangers tweaks will prove pivotal in their pursuit of the title. The Ibrox side had a rare free midweek ahead of Sunday's trip to Aberdeen and Steven Gerrard has used the extra time with his players on the training field to make some subtle tactical tweaks.

all out to put their opponents’ unbeaten Premiership run on red alert.

Allan McGregor’ s age won’t be a factor in deciding whether the Rangers No.1 gets a new contract at the end of the season. But the Ibrox boss admitted he’ll have a heart to heart with his veteran keeper to gauge his thoughts on extending his stay well into his 40th year before either party makes a commitment to a new deal.

Steven Gerrard emphasises his squad have had "no success" this season despite establishing a 19 point lead at the top. The Ibrox club lead the Scottish Premiership and while Celtic have three games in hand they're odds-on favourites to take the title.

Steven Gerrard’s battened down the hatches and after giving his players a couple of days off this week, they’ll be rested and ready
 to go to Pittodrie, where a win will put them 22 points clear of Neil Lennon’s team, who don’t play until Monday night. But if I’m in that dressing room, I’m thinking it’s a 10-point gap and they’ve still to play us twice.That would be my motivation to maintain the standards that have been set this season, to keep us on our toes.

Juan Alegria is on the move ahead of his proposed transfer to the Premiership leaders. Steven Gerrard confirmed his interest in the FC Honka frontman last month but there has been little movement on that front since the winter window opened.

Rangers ’ bottle has yet to come and that the Premiership title race is NOT over. The former Celtic defender saw his old side slip 19 points behind their rivals after Saturday’s Old Firm defeat at Ibrox.

Steven Gerrard asked him to deliver a message to Tom Culshaw before recruiting the coach at Rangers.

Kemar Roofe 's derby debut against Celtic. The Ibrox star was subbed at half-time during his side's 1-0 victory over Celtic at Ibrox on Saturday.

Celtic at Ibrox without two key midfielders as Ryan Jack and Scott Arfield will be unavailable for the top of the table encounter. With two such important men unavailable it seems certain the boss will go with the Kamara, Davis and Aribo trio he used in victories against St Mirren and Hibs.Rangers have few similar concerns elsewhere and retain a clean bill of health in both defence and attack.

Rangers supporters they may get a shock if they think their heroes are set for an easy day against their rivals. Excitement is reaching fever pitch ahead of Saturday's blockbuster with Ibrox diehards convinced their side will open up a mammoth 19-point lead at the top of the table.Steven Gerrard 's side are the red-hot favourites to see off their rivals and all-but end their Ten In A Row dreams in the process.

Steven Gerrard isn't bothered by Celtic's recent improvement as he warned "they're playing Rangers" now. After a difficult run of results both domestically and in Europe Neil Lennon 's side have won six on the spin, including lifting the Scottish Cup.