Rangers set to battle Celtic for former Manchester United midfielder | OneFootball

Rangers are reportedly set to rival Celtic for Wigan’s Nick Powell.

The former Manchester United midfielder is out of contract in the summer and can now talk to clubs outside of England.

Also wanted by RB Leipzig and Brighton, Rangers plan to match Celtic’s offer and hope the 24-year-old will sign a pre-contract to move to Ibrox, according to the Scottish Sun.

Powell, who has played for England at Under-21 level, started his career with hometown club Crewe and had such talent, caught the eye of Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson, after scoring in the 2o12 League Two Play-off final aged 18.

However, he struggled for game-time at Old Trafford, making just nine appearances in four years in between loan spells with Wigan, Leicester and Hull.

Joining the Latics on a permanent deal in 2016, Powell has scored four goals in nine Championship games this season though appearances have been limited as he has been sidelined by injury.