Rangers have already confirmed Jack Simpson’s arrival in the summer and could now bring him in before the deadline
Rangers last week confirmed the signing of Jack Simpson on a pre-contract agreement, but the defender could be in Steven Gerrard’s squad sooner than expected.
The 24-year-old Bournemouth man is due to arrive at Ibrox in the summer, but could now be on his way to Glasgow ahead of schedule.
Simpson was an unused substitute on Friday as Bournemouth lost 3-1 to Reading, and he may now have made his final appearance for the Cherries.
A report from the Glasgow Times says that Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers are looking to bring him in on loan before the deadline closes at midnight.
Simpson, who has earned one cap for England’s under-21 side, made 11 Premier League appearances over the course of three seasons before Bournemouth were relegated last season.
Speaking to the official Rangers website after the pre-contract agreement was confirmed, the club’s Sporting Director Ross Wilson said: “Jack is a player that Steven (Gerrard) and I have discussed a number of times in recent months.
“We are always looking at how we can improve and Jack fits the profile that we are looking to add as we develop and move the squad forward again.
“His contractual situation at Bournemouth provided a natural and attractive moment for us to pursue Jack’s signature.
“It has been well publicised that he has been a much-coveted player south of the border but from our first discussion with Jack, we could see how the opportunity to join Rangers was one that was very appealing to him.
“The situation with pre contract negotiations is never an easy one and I extend my thanks to Richard Hughes, my counterpart at Bournemouth, for how he has handled our interest in Jack.”
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