The Daily Record report that Rangers are considering a move for Hearts defender, John Souttar.
It’s suggested that the 22-year-old is high on Mark Allen’s list of priorities for the summer window.
However, this would be no pre-contract move.
Souttar is tied to Tynecastle until summer 2022, therefore, it’ll take a significant fee to prise him away.
The 6ft 2′ centre-back is already experienced at club level and is a full Scotland international.
He made over 60 league appearances for Dundee United between 2013 and 2016. Furthermore, he has accumulated 88 since joining Hearts three years ago.
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According to the report, the Gers will scout him during today’s Scottish Cup semi-final.
It certainly makes sense for Rangers to be in the hunt for a centre-back.
They will be light in that area come the summer when Gareth McAuley’s contract expires and Joe Worrall’s heads back to parent club Nottingham Forest.
Additionally, it continues a clear policy to try to pick up the best-of-the-rest in the SPL.
Glen Kamara and Jordan Jones fall into that category, while Souttar is another established performer in the league.
Would he be worth a substantial fee, though?
Here’s what a selection of Bears think:
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