Northern Ireland winger Ross McCausland is reportedly “keen on a move back overseas” as he assesses his options before likely leaving Rangers this summer.

Reports emerged this week that McCausland had attracted attention from League One club Luton Town, but the Daily Record have said “that is not an option” the former Linfield youngster is interested in pursuing.

McCausland spent last season on loan in Cyprus at Aris Limassol, scoring four goals in 22 league appearances.

The 23-year-old has a host of potential suitors with Swiss outfit FC Thun and Portuguese side Casa Pia previously linked with interest.

placeholder image — Northern Ireland's Ross McCausland could leave Rangers this summer. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

McCausland has one year remaining on his Rangers contract and returned for pre-season training this summer, getting a chance to impress new manager Derek McInnes – he was named on the bench for friendly fixtures against St Etienne and West Ham United.

Providing an update on McCausland’s future, Daily Record posted: “Ross McCausland is keen on a move back overseas.

"He is waiting to see what options firm-up and who are prepared to meet Rangers’ asking price.

“A number of English League One sides have already enquired but that is not an option that McCausland is looking into. Luton Town have asked the question to Rangers, but have indicated they can’t pay a fee or get anywhere the player’s current wage.

“So that looks a non-runner, while bigger clubs in the same league have already reached out.”

A positive summer move could help McCausland force his way back into Michael O’Neill’s senior Northern Ireland squad.

McCausland has earned five international caps to date with the most recent coming as a substitute in a Nations League defeat to Bulgaria in September 2024.

He was called up during Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign last year, sitting on the bench for a victory over Luxembourg.

Antrim native McCausland previously spoke about fulfilling his dream of playing for Rangers and the role countryman Steven Davis, who served as interim ‘Gers manager, has played in his career.

“I grew up a Rangers fan so I know what it means to play for this club and I know what this club means to the fans so I give my all in every game,” he told the club’s website after the 2023/24 campaign. “Playing for Rangers is a dream come true for me.

“Steven Davis has had a huge influence on my career and everybody knows how successful he was here. What a player.

“What he has done with Rangers was amazing and I don’t think anyone will ever forget that. I just wish him all the best with his retirement.

“He is still involved with Northern Ireland and I saw him when I was away during the summer. He has so much experience and I can pick up the phone and speak to him for advice.

“Not everybody gets the chance to talk to someone like that. He has done everything in the game and when he was interim manager he gave me so much good information and my chance to play.

“I will always be grateful to him for that and being able to soak up experience from a guy like that is amazing."