There’s no doubt that, even without a manager at the helm, Rangers will be looking at potential targets for the centre of defence, Vital Rangers already covering that John Souttar – a one time target under Steven Gerrard – is attracting interest from south of the border.
That interest is likely to be even greater after his recall to the Scottish national team where he had been expected just to provide cover only to turn in a man of the match performance, score the crucial opener and play a key role in keeping Denmark out.
He’s certainly done his chances of a big move no harm at all and having missed just one game since March it would now appear as though he is over his injury troubles and back to something near his best form – on a pre-contract agreement it’s a transfer that makes so much sense for Rangers in particular given the shortage of quality Scottish options.
Gers fans agree after seeing the Hearts defender prove that he can step up from the Premiership and offer real quality to the heart of the defence:
Rangers could do a lot worse than sign John Souttar and Zander Clark on pre contracts in January 2021. European squads need homegrown and we are short as it is
— SD (@sdml3) November 16, 2021
Was nice to be at Hampden for the first time in a while last night and very happy to see John Souttar get his first NT goal. Has been much discussed in reference to a Bosman move in January, and as popular opinion would dictate, Rangers should try their luck. pic.twitter.com/awd5Vc0QQ8
— Patrick Caskie (@patrickcaskie) November 16, 2021
Rangers as many say should try and sign John Souttar at least on a pre-contract in January. Fits our current style of play, good age, improving and is Scottish.
— Graham Doolan (@GrahamDoolan1) November 16, 2021
Look forward to seeing John Souttar in a Rangers jersey next season 🥳
— Johnny Van Bronckhorst (@JH_1972) November 16, 2021
This isn’t just off the back of his goal, but we should be doing everything we can to get John Souttar on a pre-contract in January.
– Ball-playing CB, suits our style
– Demonstrated leadership qualitys from a young age
– Free agent in the summer
– Helps our European quota pic.twitter.com/WEabITGrnJ— Ibrox Chat (@IbroxChat) November 15, 2021
If Rangers dont sign John Souttar on a pre-contract in January,its a dereliction of duty.
— Alex (@Alex_G_79) November 15, 2021
Rangers would be silly to not try get John souttar, great player.
— 🇬🇧🇳🇱®️ (@MC72__) November 15, 2021
100% I’d take John Souttar at Rangers
— 𝓖𝓪𝔃 𝓥𝓪𝓷 𝓒𝓵𝓪𝓻𝓴𝓱𝓾𝓻𝓼𝓽🇬🇧 (@GazClark1690) November 15, 2021
Vital Rangers has long advocated the signing of Souttar, not for the £5million that Craig Levein once wanted but on a free transfer, it is almost zero risk. He has missed a lot of game time through serious injury but on a free transfer that is almost negated, plus, he wouldn’t be expected to play every game similar to Filip Helander and Leon Balogun.
He has the quality, is available, is Scottish and is cheap, what’s not to like?