Rangers have granted a South American club permission to speak to midfielder Jose Cifuentes, according to a report.

The Ecuadorian, 24, only arrived in Glasgow from LAFC in the summer under Michael Beale.

However, it's believed the midfielder will be allowed to depart the club just six months on by new manager Philippe Clement.

He's made just 20 appearances in a Light Blues shirt since signing his four-year deal.

Last week it emerged that Turkish side Rizespor had stuck a deal with Rangers for an initial loan move, with a £2m option to buy the player in the summer.

However, it's understood Cifuentes didn't fancy the move to Turkey.

Now, Alan Nixon of The Sun has claimed that Rangers have granted permission for the 24-year-old to talk to Brazilian Serie A club Cruzeiro instead.

Cifuentes previously played in South America at Universidad Católica in his homeland in 2020 before making the switch to the MLS.

Meanwhile, Neil McCann told Charlie Mulgrew he was 'appalled' by his view on Corrie Ndaba's red card for Kilmarnock on Saturday.

The left-back was given his marching orders by Grant Irvine after a VAR check convinced the referee to upgrade the yellow card initially flashed in the way of the on-loan Ipswich man.

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The 24-year-old undoubtedly won the ball in his strong challenge on Hibernian's Jair Tavares, however, VAR, and then Irvine, clearly felt his follow-through merited a red.

Killie boss Derek McInnes made his feelings on the matter clear post-match, pointing out that the decision changed the course of the game as Hibs managed to secure a 2-2 draw at Rugby Park.

And the former Rangers and Celtic punditry pair were at odds over the controversial decision on BBC Sportscene.

The clip begins with host Steven Thomson asking the former Dundee United defender for his opinion on the call.