Jon McLaughlin opens up on becoming Rangers' No 1 and has say on Allan McGregor

When Jon McLaughlin signed a new contract last month, committing his future to Rangers until the summer of 2024, it would have been easy to imagine he may have some insider knowledge of Allan McGregor’s intentions beyond the end of this season.

But McLaughlin insists he has no idea whether McGregor, still Rangers’ first choice goalkeeper at the age of 40, will carry on when his own current deal expires in June.

For 35-year-old McLaughlin, set to make his 25th appearance for Rangers in their Scottish Cup tie at Annan on Saturday, his own ambition to become the regular number one for the Ibrox club is not predicated on any anticipation of McGregor’s retirement.

“I think Allan could go on forever if he wanted to!,” smiled McLaughlin. “But we’ve not had any genuine conversations about it.

“Of course I want to play, I want to become a first choice regular at this club. That’s my aim as it would be for any player.

“But it’s not about replacing anyone or taking someone else’s place. If Allan was to stay at Rangers, then I along with everyone else would be delighted.

“It’s not about me wanting (him to leave) to give me a better chance. That’s not how I want things to work.

“So it wasn’t a case of me knowing what Allan’s plans are for the future. It was about knowing I’m at a great football club, where I’m happy playing my football and working right now.

“I can see a good future for myself here regardless of who else is in the building. Allan’s had an amazing career and if that does continue, then myself and everyone else will be delighted. But we’ll wait and see after this season.”

McGregor suffered a rare off-day in Rangers’ recent 3-3 draw with Ross County in Dingwall, when he was at fault for two goals, but bounced back with