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Report: Rangers take Matt Polster and Andrew Gutman on trial

head coach Steven Gerrard of Rangers during the UEFA Europa League match between SK Rapid Wien v Rangers at Weststadion on December 13, 2018 in Vie...
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Rangers have brought in two trialists to potentially boost the Ibrox ranks.

Chicago Fire defender Matt Polster (2) and Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) during the MLS game between the Atlanta United and the Chicago Fire on October 21, 2018 at the Mercedes-...

According to STV, Rangers have taken American duo Matt Polster and Andrew Gutman on trial ahead of the January transfer window.

The Gers are already one man down as Ovie Ejaria has returned to Liverpool, and Umar Sadiq is also poised to leave Ibrox for a return to Italy.

Boss Steven Gerrard will be keen on reinforcements to bolster his Rangers squad, and two new faces have joined in Gers training today.

STV report that Chicago Fire full back Polster is on trial with the club, as is Indiana University prospect Andrew Gutman as Gerrard considers offering deals to the pair.

Polster, 25, has been a regular in Major League Soccer and even earned his first United States cap earlier this year, but has endured some injury problems in recent years.

Primarily a right back who can also play in midfield, Polster is out of contract at the end of the year, and could be available to join Rangers on a free transfer, with Gerrard looking closely at him ahead of a possible bid.

head coach Steven Gerrard of Rangers during the UEFA Europa League match between SK Rapid Wien v Rangers at Weststadion on December 13, 2018 in Vienna, Austria.

Gutman would be more of a player for the future, with the young left back still in the US collegiate system, and is considered to be one of the most promising talents in the States.

With Gerrard being a former LA Galaxy player, the Rangers boss may look to tap into the US market for new signings, and is running the rule over two players; one for the present, and one for the future.

Indiana Defender Andrew Gutman (15) holds back Stanford Midfielder Bryce Marion (7) from the ball in the second half during the College Cup game between The Stanford Cardinal and Indiana...