"Obviously I will need to discuss the matter with Alex McLeish, but I'm pretty hopeful a deal can be arranged.
"I'd be happy to go to Scunthorpe if Rangers feel it's a good move for me".
Mc:ean's comments will delight United boss Brian Laws who was extremely impressed by the rookie striker's showing against Nottingham Forest.
There's unlikely to be any objection from Gers boss Alex McLeish who wants to send McLean out on loan to get some first team experience to further his development.