Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard believes his loan move to Anderlecht is taking his game to a new level after adopting a new position under head coach Vítor Bruno.

Aasgaard, 24, started the campaign in the Rangers starting XI, scoring in the opening day 1-1 draw with Dundee United, but was deemed surplus to requirements shortly and was allowed to move to Lotto Park on a season-long loan deal ahead of the transfer deadline.

He initially struggled for minutes in the Belgian Pro League and was forced to make an impact off the bench. However, in recent weeks, Aasgaard has impressed in a deep-lying midfield role. Local outlets labelled him as a player who possesses "Anderlecht DNA" after an impressive last month.

Named in the Norway squad for their upcoming Nations League games against Wales and Denmark, the midfield playmaker believes his new manager’s decision to tweak his position slightly is already adding new layers to his game as he begins to make a mark in the Belgian top flight.

“When I was younger, I often played there,” said Aasgaard. “I’ve also developed a good understanding with Mario [Stroeykens]. We understand each other well. I like that role because it gives me the freedom to push forward and get into the box. The coach demands a lot from me.

“It’s also a defensive role, and I have a big responsibility in that respect. I try to show that I can handle both sides of the game: creating chances and getting into the box, but also remaining disciplined when we don’t have the ball. That’s something I’m working hard on.”

Meanwhile, former Rangers loanee Mikey Moore has revealed why a return to Ibrox collapsed in the summer, despite talks taking place with his representatives over a second loan from Tottenham Hotspur. The 18-year-old was a huge hit following his move from North London last year, establishing himself as a key player under former head coach Danny Rohl. He notched six goals and assisted a further three.

A favourite on the Ibrox terraces, many supporters had urged the club to bring Moore back to the club on a similar deal during the summer transfer window; however, the teenage attacker instead moved to Bundesliga outfit FC Koln, where he has featured eight times.

“We spoke throughout the year and even at the end of the season before we finished, there were talks with Rangers,” Moore told the Daily Record. “I was speaking with my agent, and he was up at Ibrox speaking with the owner and stuff. But to be honest, it kind of stopped when Danny left.

“I think once he'd gone, it didn't make as much sense for me. As much as I loved my time, I don't think it made as much sense for me to go back and start again afresh, especially at this point in my career when I just thought I needed to take another jump now. I needed to take another step, to push on to try and challenge myself.”