Muscat deal on Rangers return is off

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having to wait until December for Muscat’ arrival was unworkable for BOTH parties.

However, Record Sport understands that the former Rangers defender was keen to secure a return to Ibrox.

After an initial meeting with Rangers’ American owners Andrew Cavenagh and Paraag Marathe, Muscat was close to finalising a deal.

But after next-stage talks with CEO Patrick Stewart, sporting director Kevin Thelwell and 49ers Enterprises advisor Gretar Steinsson, an agreement couldn't be reached.