The Dons captain is out of contract in the summer – should Rangers make him a top target?
While Rangers will need to take time to adapt to the methods of Pedro Caixinha, he too will need a few weeks, possibly months, to get familiar with the ins and outs of the Scottish game.
Therefore, the Portuguese’s decision to seek out a coach with experience of life at Ibrox, a man who knows his way around the domestic league, could prove to be a masterstroke in easing the transition into the new regime, as reported by the BBC.
Furthermore, whether former captain Barry Ferguson or nine-time title winner John Brown, a locally-based coach could also help Caixinha identify potential transfer targets. Due to the lack of funds at Rangers’ disposal, the club would be well served casting their eye over domestic deals.
And Ryan Jack, the Aberdeen captain, could be exactly the kind of astute signing a Scottish football expert could point out. Rangers attempting to snare the skipper from the side a point above them in the table would certainly fall into the audacious category but the fact that Jack is out of contract in the summer means he has the luxury of essentially choosing his own destination.
An excellent passer and a stabilising influence in the centre of the park, the 25-year-old is an essential component of Derek McInnes’ side. Therefore, Rangers would not only be strengthening their own squad but severely weakening that of a major rival.
Furthermore, Rangers are hardly awash with quality defensive midfielders. Jon Toral is more a creator than a destroyer while supporters have been quick to criticise the performances of Andy Halliday this season.
Therefore, Jack is exactly the kind of composed, reliable midfield operator that would add to the club’s possession game while offering more protection to an often porous backline.
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