Newcastle transfer news: Rafa Benitez to go head-to-head with Derby in the chase for Rangers midfielder Josh Windass

RANGERS could face shock January bids for Josh Windass from English Championship rivals Derby County and Newcastle United.

SunSport understands the midfielder, who only moved to Ibrox in the summer, is  on the  radar of both teams.

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Windass currently out with a hamstring injury, has played just a dozen games and scored one goal since joining Gers from Accrington Stanley.

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But the 22-year-old has won plaudits for many of his displays and it’s believed Derby and Newcastle are now looking at him as they consider reinforcements for a promotion push.

Windass had English Championship teams on his trail last term as he hit 17 goals for Accrington, but opted for Gers.

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He penned a four-year deal — as did team-mate Matt Crooks — and has impressed Gers fans.

Mark Warburton has also praised Windass for his displays when fit.

But the boss has his own January plans to fund and may need to sell first.

He has lost Joey Barton and Niko Kranjcar from midfield and has targeted Eibar ace Jota for a January loan move.