MARK WARBURTON is eyeing a double deal to bolster his Rangers ranks in the coming days after seeing his side move six points clear at the top of the Championship.

The Ibrox boss has seen bids for St Johnstone striker Michael O'Halloran and Brentford midfielder Toumani Diagouraga rejected in recent days.

But both players could join the Gers sooner rather than later as Warburton looks to add strength and depth to his Light Blues squad.

O'Halloran didn't feature for the Saints as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Hamilton Accies on Saturday and boss Tommy Wright admitted he was 'not mentally right' to play amid interest from Ibrox.

Diagouraga, who worked with Warburton and David Weir at Griffin Park last season, played what could be his final game for the Bees as they lost to Burnley on Friday night.

Warburton has already completed moves for keeper Maciej Gostomski and forward Harry Forrester this month, while Accrington Stanley duo Matt Crooks and Josh Windass have agreed pre-contract deals ahead of a summer switch.

Rangers extended their lead at the top of the table with a 4-1 win over Livingston on Saturday and are not back in action until the trip to Morton a week on Monday.

And Warburton hopes there will be more new faces in his squad sooner rather than later as he looks to get another two deals signed and sealed.

He said: "Michael is a St Johnstone player and I'm never going to talk about another team's players.

"I'm not going to talk about Toumani either. He's a Brentford player and we will only ever comment once any business is completed.

"However, we think we are close with a couple of players. A lot of work has gone on in the background but hopefully we will get the deal over the line in the coming days.

"I've told the players I'm happy with the squad now. If we don't get another player in during January, the squad is more than strong enough.

"If we can get one or two in who we think can add some value in key areas then we will do it."