The Fulham man has been linked with a summer switch to Glasgow Rangers.
According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, Rangers are among the clubs interested in signing Ryan Tunnicliffe when his Fulham contract expires this summer, and if the 24-year-old were to arrive at Ibrox it could be a very canny deal for new Gers boss Pedro Caixinha.
Tunnicliffe came through the ranks at Manchester United, where he was rated as a fine prospect in the centre of the park, and he was crowned the club’s Young Player of the Year after guiding his team to the FA Youth Cup in 2011.
His senior United debut followed, and while things have not gone according to plan since, it would be foolish to write him off so soon.
Much was down to fate, with Fulham signing him when former United coach Rene Meulensteen took charge at Craven Cottage.
The Dutchman knew Tunnicliffe well from their time together at United and the midfielder looked to have found a club where he could play regularly and develop his game.
When Meulensteen was sacked, things took a turn for the worse for the player and he has been floundering since, but a move to Rangers could be exactly what he needs to fulfil his potential.
Caixinha needs steel and skill in the centre of the park and the alleged Rangers target has that in abundance.
He is still years away from his peak but he understands what it means to represent a huge club after coming through the ranks at United under Sir Alex Ferguson, and with a point to prove he could take Rangers to the next level.
When you consider he will also be a free agent, this is one move Rangers should make before they are beaten to the punch.
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