Surprise Euro giants transfer option emerges for Billy Gilmour - could Rangers make their move?

Greek giants Olympiakos have emerged as a surprise transfer option for former Rangers midfielder Billy Gilmour.

The Scotland star has yet to feature for Chelsea this season but has been given 35 as a squad number and was on the bench for the 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday night.

It was expected he would depart this window with Brighton & Hove Albion keen on the 21-year-old.

Chelsea appear open to allowing him to leave on loan to a Premier League side or a top-flight European club.

According to Greek outlet Kokkinos Protathlitis, Olympiakos have approached Chelsea about the possibility of a deal before the transfer window closes.

Gilmour spent last season on loan at Norwich City in a relegation battle and is unlikely to feature prominently in Thomas Tuchel’s plans.

Regular first-team football is far more beneficial for the player and his development.

Former club Rangers have been linked with Ross Barkley but Gilmour could be seen as a more appealing option and the Ibrox club would be able to offer Champions League football experience in a group featuring Ajax, Liverpool and Napoli.