Rangers will only sign a player on deadline day if they feel he can go straight into the starting line up. There's only one day left in the window and Steven Gerrard has been chasing a midfielder, and has fired warnings to the Gers board previously about the risk of not getting one.
Preston's Daniel Johnson remains a target and it is understood sporting director Ross Wilson is working on a late swoop. Ibrox chiefs also expect no major departures - meaning Lille target Alfredo Morelos is set to remain in Glasgow.
But assistant boss McAllister says there is no point bringing in a fresh recruit if their only purpose is to make up the numbers.
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