Former Rangers forward Kevin Kyle believes Dan Neil would be a player who would fit the mould of what's required at Ibrox.
Neil has long been linked with a move to Glasgow with the midfielder leaving Sunderland at the end of the season. He enjoyed a loan stint at Ipswich Town and helped them secure promotion.
But a permanent move to the Tractor Boys is believed to be unlikely.
That has opened the door to the 24-year-old potentially joining up with Danny Rohl's squad who have already done some transfer business with Lawrence Shankland arriving from Hearts.
Kyle - who spent a season at Rangers and six years with the Black Cats - says he has watched the defensive midfielder and reckons he has the capabilities of playing for the club.
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Speaking on GO Radio Kyle said: "I would go regularly to watch Sunderland three, four times a year. And I remember when Dan Neil broke into the first team, he was the next big thing that the Sunderland fans had expectations for.
"They got the club through the leagues, was the captain, and then got an opportunity where I don't think he was going to get many games in the Premier League with Sunderland. So he took the move to Ipswich and he's done well at Ipswich.
"For me, he's a very, very good footballer, and he would be a welcome addition to Rangers. I've always said that. There was talk about maybe a year ago in the same kind of rumours.
"I think that Dan Neil would be a great addition to Rangers. I've seen him up close and he's a hardworking, technical, good midfielder. He would be a good addition for Rangers as well.
"He's tenacious in the midfield, gets about, keeps things simple. And he was the captain of Sunderland. He took them up through two leagues. So he’s well respected.”
