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Should Rangers look at signing Chris Brunt this summer?

Chris Brunt and Salomon Rondon of West Bromwich Albion react after the defeat in the Premier League match between Watford and West Bromwich Albion ...
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Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers should look at bringing him to the Scottish Premiership.

Chris Brunt and Kieran Gibbs of West Bromwich Albion react after the defeat in the Premier League match between Watford and West Bromwich Albion at Vicarage Road on March 3, 2018 in...

Lee Wallace hasn’t played for Rangers since September and fans of the Ibrox club suggested on Twitter last week that the 30-year-old was finished.

The left-back has missed virtually the entire season with a groin injury and Graeme Murty’s successor in Glasgow might be remiss if he didn’t consider signing an alternative this summer.

Of course, the Gers also have Declan John, who has performed admirably in Wallace’s absence, but another left-sided defender wouldn’t be a bad idea and they could do a lot worse than Chris Bunt.

The West Bromwich Albion star, a 65-cap Northern Ireland international, could be available on a Bosman in a few months unless Albion, who look certain for Premier League relegation, tie him down to fresh terms.

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt  in action during the Premier League Asia Trophy match between Leicester City FC and West Bromwich Albion at Hong Kong Stadium on July 19, 2017...

If not, the 33-year-old is unlikely to be snapped up by a top-flight club and therefore must decide between another Championship side or perhaps a move up North.

Brunt, who had a trial with Rangers as a 16-year-old, grew up supporting the Gers and it wouldn’t be ridiculous to think he would jump at the chance to join the Glasgow giants.

According to The Birmingham Mail, Brunt, who could also represent a plan-b option for Jamie Murphy on the left-hand side of attack, still keeps an eye on Rangers’ results and whoever replaces Murty as manager should seriously consider him.