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Celtic and Rangers urged to sign Ryan Porteous as transfer 'fight' between rivals anticipated

Kris Boyd believes that a fight should be breaking out between Celtic and Rangers for defender Ryan Porteous.

The Hibs centre-back had an immense debut for Scotland midweek as he shone during a 0-0 draw against Ukraine that saw promotion to UEFA Nations League A obtained alongside a pot two placement for Euro 2024 qualification and a play-off back-up. Porteous has often been viewed as a pantomime villain by some but former Rangers striker Boyd believes there's a bargain to be had.

He reckons that with the defender out of contract at Hibs in the summer, there's a great chance for the Premiership title rivals in Glasgow to fight it out for a top Scottish talent. He wrote in his Scottish Sun column: "If Rangers and Celtic are not already fighting it out for the signature of Ryan Porteous then they should be. The Hibs defender is out of contract in the summer.

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