Bailey Rice appears almost certain to leave Ibrox at the end of the season, with his current deal set to expire in the summer. At present, there is no agreement on new terms. The Daily Record claimed in March that the Gers want Rice to stay amid interest from numerous clubs. Unless there is a last-minute change, Rice will depart Rangers as a free agent. The Daily Mail reports that Manchester City and Brighton were previously interested in him and could return for him at the end of the campaign. Aston Villa, Sunderland, West Brom and Cardiff all made checks on Rice in December, aware that he will likely become a free agent. Rice can now hold transfer talks with clubs.

Bailey Rice is a strong candidate for a loan move away from Ibrox before the window closes if he can prove his fitness.

According to The Daily Mail, the Ibrox club have failed to agree terms on a new deal for Scotland Under-21 international defensive midfielder Bailey Rice, and he will be out of contract in the summer. Aston Villa and Sunderland are said to have checked on the 19-year-old in recent weeks, aware he will be free in the summer. Rice joined Rangers in July 2024 and has a current market value of €800k, according to Transfermarkt.