Rangers bid in question as Owen Beck surprises everyone | OneFootball

Owen Beck has now sealed his move to Derby County after signing a new long term deal with Liverpool. Rangers had been loosely linked with the left back but reports of Owen Beck Rangers transfer links from Ibrox appear doubtful at best. Sources close to the club suggest there was never a formal offer. Beck had no intention of heading north for another loan spell. His heart remained in England where he believes he has the best chance of eventually breaking into Liverpool’s senior setup.

The young Welshman spent time previously in the Scottish Premiership but never settled into life at Rangers. A move to Pride Park suits his ambitions better and gives him a fresh platform to build his case for Jurgen Klopp’s long term plans. He wants to prove himself in the Championship now, where the intensity and schedule provide a perfect learning ground. Rangers will not pursue the matter any further with Russell Martin already having other options in mind.

Beck’s decision underlines a growing trend. Many players in his age group see the English second tier as more beneficial than a top flight move to Scotland. Rangers have worked hard to change that perception but the pull of England remains strong. A club like Derby, with strong backing and clear ambition, offers Beck the kind of stage he feels matches his journey. Rangers will now focus attention elsewhere.

The Liverpool full back has signed a contract which ties him to Anfield for the foreseeable future. That long term commitment shows just how highly the Premier League giants rate his potential. Beck wants to show Liverpool that he can handle senior responsibility. Going to Rangers again never seemed to enter the picture. The Championship presents tougher weekly challenges and Beck hopes to thrive in that environment.

Rangers supporters may feel disappointed but the reality is Owen Beck Rangers transfer links were rejected as his next step. Even though his name surfaced in some media outlets, the club themselves never confirmed interest. One story from a leading source did suggest Beck had rejected interest from a few clubs before settling on Derby. Rangers, if they were involved at all, clearly held no appeal for the player this time.

The Ibrox club will continue to monitor the market for defensive reinforcements. Beck will focus on earning regular minutes under Paul Warne and proving to Liverpool he has what it takes to play at Anfield in the future.