Glasgow Rangers should offer Micah Richards escape route from Aston Villa

Glasgow Rangers should offer Micah Richards the chance to move to Ibrox.

Aston Villa's English defender Micah Richards warms up before the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on...

According to a report in the Telegraph, Aston Villa are set to release Micah Richards at the end of the season and Glasgow Rangers should consider offering him an escape route.

Richards has barely featured for Villa this season, with his career stalling.

However, if Rangers could get the former England international back to his best, they would arguably have the best defender in Scotland in their ranks.

Micah Richards of Aston Villa and Kevin Mirallas of Everton compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on March 1, 2016 in...

Richards was once tipped to be one of England’s brightest prospects, and a move to Ibrox could be perfect for him.

The powerful defender is still only 29, meaning he is far from over the hill, and he could be a great addition to Rangers’ squad.

Micah Richards (L) and Ashley Westwood (R) of Aston Villa react after Machester City's fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at...

Of course, there are some concerns over his fitness and match sharpness – but if Rangers could nurse him back to his best, then they would be well rewarded by bringing the former Manchester City man to Glasgow.

And if Richards is released by Villa, then Rangers should be right at the front of the queue for his signature.

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Glasgow Rangers should offer Micah Richards escape route from Aston Villa