BBC NEWS: Rangers have decided allowed a “dangerous” gem out on loan with more assists than Tavernier

Why Lowry was sent out on loan

It was reported that the attacking midfielder held talks with the former Rangers boss, and it was decided that a loan move was in the best interests of all parties involved.

They agreed that the heap of new arrivals during the summer transfer window could prevent him from being able to get the required first-team minutes he needed for his development, which opened the door for him to join Hearts on a temporary deal until the end of the 2023–24 campaign.

This came after the academy graduate only made seven senior appearances for the Light Blues last season under Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Beale combined. He did not contribute a single goal or assist in those matches to convince the manager that he would be a big player for him moving forward.

However, the Scotland U21 international did catch the eye with ten goals and one assist in 11 B Team clashes throughout the 2022–23 campaign.