Rangers Face January Decision On 20-Year-Old Winger: Should McInnes Approve A Loan?

Rangers Face January Decision On 20-Year-Old Winger: Should McInnes Approve A Loan? Rangers have enjoyed a strong start to the 2026/27 campaign under Derek McInnes, scoring in each of their last 10 matches. That run has given the manager a settled attacking unit, particularly on the right flank, where summer arrival Minsu Kim has made a strong impression. Kim’s energy and attacking intent have secured him a regular role. As a result, Findlay Curtis has found opportunities harder to come by, despite starting the season in contention. The 20-year-old last started a league match against Motherwell on September 5 and has struggled for minutes since the international break. Curtis returned to Ibrox after a loan spell at Kilmarnock last season, where he recorded six goal contributions in 14 appearances and helped the Rugby Park side avoid relegation. His return raised expectations, but this campaign has brought no goals or assists in 16 Rangers appearances. Those figures, however, don’t tell the whole story. Among Scottish Premiership wingers, the Scotland international ranks in the 90th percentile for chances created and the 92nd percentile for big chances created per 90 minutes. He also ranks highly for successful crosses, duels won, and fouls won, suggesting he still offers qualities that Rangers could use. Pete O’Rourke reported exclusively in Football Insider that Curtis expects to agree a loan before January’s transfer window. He could push for a temporary exit if his limited role continues, with other Premiership clubs likely to consider a deal. Should Rangers loan Curtis to a Premiership rival? GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Findlay Curtis of Rangers is seen during the William Hill Premiership 2026/27 match between Celtic and Glasgow Rangers at Celtic Park on September 20, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Rangers should sanction a loan, even if a rival benefits from his creativity. Keeping Curtis on the bench does little for his development or Scotland prospects, while regular football would show whether he can turn promising creative numbers into goals and assists. McInnes isn’t necessarily mishandling the winger. Kim offers the direct runs and defensive work the manager wants, and Rangers ‘ run so far gives little reason to disrupt a successful side. However, Curtis cannot expect a regular place without improving his end product. There is a squad-planning argument for a temporary exit, too. Rangers can assess his progress in a demanding league environment before deciding whether he deserves a bigger role next season. A productive loan could return a more confident option for 2027/28, while another quiet spell would give the club a better basis for deciding his future. Keeping him at Ibrox without regular minutes solves little for either side.