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Report: Steven Gerrard has Curtis Tilt watched as Rangers turn attention away from Jake Cooper

Steven Gerrard manager of Rangers looks on during the UEFA Europa League Qualifying Round match between Rangers and Shkupi at Ibrox Stadium on July...
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New Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has already brought two new centre-backs to Ibrox.

Steven Gerrard manager of Rangers looks on during the UEFA Europa League Qualifying Round match between Rangers and Shkupi at Ibrox Stadium on July 12, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers have turned their attention to Curtis Tilt as Steven Gerrard attempts to bring another new centre-back to Ibrox, according to the Daily Mirror (liveblog entry 11:29).

Rangers are said to have been pursuing a deal for Jake Cooper, but have had a £3 million offer turned down by Millwall.

And the newspaper claims Gerrard is now going after Tilt instead, having him watched as Blackpool beat Burnley 2-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Tuesday – while the Gers were in Macedonia.

Rangers could however face competition to sign the 26-year-old, who is also interesting Ipswich Town, according to the Daily Mirror.

Curtis Tilt of Blackpool in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Blackpool at Sixfields on October 28, 2017 in Northampton, England.

Blackpool are said to want £1 million for Tilt, who like Cooper is a natural left-footer.

Rangers have already spent upwards of £5 million on centre-backs Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic, both of whom favour the opposite foot.

Is Tilt a suitable Cooper alternative for Rangers?

Jake Cooper of Millwall celebrates scoring a goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Millwall FC at KCOM Stadium on March 6, 2018 in Hull, England.