English powerhouse wanted by Rangers rejects contract as he targets last-gasp transfer - Sources

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29 Aug 2017, 2:18 am

By Pete O'Rourke

Rangers target Ben Heneghan has rejected a new Motherwell contract as Sunderland and QPR line up last-ditch moves to sign him, Football Insider can reveal.

The centre-back has been the subject of interest from clubs both sides of the border thus summer, including Scottish giants Rangers after catching the eye at Motherwell since his arrival from Chester last summer.

The powerhouse defender has established himself as a key man at Fir Park during his 50 appearances, with Ibrox manager Pedro Caixinha among his growing list of admirers.

A well-placed source has told Football Insider that the former Everton and Stoke youngster has now turned down a new deal at Motherwell to thrust his future into the microscope in the final three days of the summer window.

The Scottish Premiership outfit could now be forced to cash in on Heneghan rather than allow him to leave for nothing in 10 months.

Heneghan's current agreement is due to expire next summer after he signed a two-year contract upon his arrival.

Championship duo Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers keen to lure the 23-year-old back down to England.

Sunderland are in the market for a new central defender as they look to bolster their defensive options, while QPR boss Ian Holloway has been keeping tabs on Heneghan as he looks to strengthen his squad at Loftus Road.

In other Rangers news, Ally McCoist was forced to step in as Caixinha rucked with Chris Sutton in the aftermath of the win at Ross County.

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