Rangers boss Mark Warburton would do well to bring the Newcastle United man to Ibrox.
Rangers go into the transfer window surely hoping to bring in some players who can help them in their pursuit of second place in the Scottish Premiership – and in the long-term goal of closing the gap between themselves and Old Firm rivals Celtic.
Mark Warburton must deal in bargains for Rangers, and in the winter a replacement for Joey Barton and Niko Kranjcar will undoubtedly be a major concern.
Crystal Palace’s Yohan Cabaye in action with Newcastle’s Cheick Tiote
So, is their one central midfield option in the North-East of England they should consider?
Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote.
This week saw La Liga side Sporting Gijon linked with the Ivorian and it was subsequently reported by the Chronicle that Newcastle were willing to sell the player for just £450,000.
The 30-year-old may have slipped out of favour at Newcastle recently but if Rangers could bring him to Ibrox they would surely be making a shrewd move.
Newcastle United’s Cheick Tiote celebrates with Rolando Aarons
On his day, he was one of the best in his position in the Premier League and was linked with several of the big Premier League clubs.
He has 52 caps for the Ivory Coast and Rangers would have themselves an experienced and talented midfield operator if they could conclude a bargain deal.
Surely, he is a player Warburton would love to have at Ibrox for the foreseeable future.
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