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The three latest defenders linked with a move to Rangers

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It’s no secret Rangers need defenders going into next season. Especially at centre-half.
Joe Worrall’s been sent back to Nottingham Forest, whilst Gareth McAuley is unlikely to be offered a new deal.
Both players will have relished their time at Ibrox. McAuley scooped an MBE and lived a childhood dream during his time at the club. Worrall was utterly taken aback by life in Glasgow, in the best possible way.

Steven Gerrard and Mark Allen will have their eyes on a range of defensive talent. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

But now the two defenders look to be on their way and Rangers must replace them. Are these the three names we’re looking at?

George Edmundson

There’s been a lot said about the Oldham defender over the last few weeks. Rangers reportedly had a bid rejected [Daily Mail], and another [Herald], before Edmundson reportedly handed in a transfer request [Sky Sports News].
The latest news is that we’re back in for the player [Scottish Sun]. Rangers clearly admire the 21-year-old.

Oldham’s George Edmundson celebrates opening the scoring during the Sky Bet League 2 match between Oldham Athletic and Swindon Town at Boundary Park, Oldham on Saturday 13th April 2019. (Photo by Eddie Garvey/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Martin Skrtel

One of those transfer stories that has never gone away since Gerrard took over. Fresh reports have emerged suggesting we’re still very much interested in the big Slovakian [Asist Analiz]. With his contract expiring at Fenerbahce, it would come down to any wages.
But can we afford the former Liverpool stalwart?

Martin Skrtel of Fenerbahce SK during the Turkish Spor Toto Super Lig football match between Fenerbahce AS and Galatasaray AS at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on April 14, 2019, in Istanbul, Turkey(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)

John Souttar

One of the country’s highest-rated centre-halves, the Daily Record kicked up a bit of a stink when the Hearts defender was linked to Ibrox earlier in the year. Craig Levein certainly didn’t like it.
Word on the street is Hearts want at least £3m for the player [Daily Record] – are Rangers being priced out of a move?

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MAY 25: A dejected John Souttar of Hearts applauds the fans at full time during the William Hill Scottish Cup final between Heart of Midlothian and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 25, 2019, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)