Rangers Want Championship Defender Derek McInnes Thinks is an 'Absolute Dream'

He studied journalism at the University of South Wales and published a football book, named Bluebird Heaven, around the same time with Pitch Publishing.

Since then, Jamie has continued to specialise in football journalism, PR and football-related Spanish translation. He has worked with a number of media companies, including Reach PCL, Iconic Group and many more over a decade-long career. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Rangers are said to be cosing in on a deal to bring in a familiar face this summer. The real recruitment work starts now for the Ibrox club, with Derek McInnes appointed as manager, allowing a more concentrated approach to be established.

The Glasgow giants did snap up Lawrence Shankland ahead of the striker jetting off to the World Cup, but they have since lost manager Danny Rohl, leading to a change in focus. Fortunately, McInnes managed and got the best out of Shankland during the pair's time at Hearts, and so that is not a deal he is going to take exception to.

But from here on out, the transfer strategy will likely revolve around what McInnes wants and his vision of the squad.

According to the Rangers View, the Gers are now eyeing former defender Ross McCrorie, who is in the final year of his contract at Bristol City, opening up the potential for a deal. McCrorie came through the Ibrox academy before going on to spend time at Portsmouth, Aberdeen and Bristol City.

He remains a big part of the Robins' squad, playing in 39 of their 46 Championship games last season as they achieved a mid-table finish. But now in the last year of his deal, Michael Skubala at Ashton Gate is going to have to make a decision, especially with reported interest from Rangers.

If Bristol City are not planning to offer the 28-year-old a new contract ahead of next summer, now would likely be the best time to sell. Of course, the player will also have some sort of say in whether he moves on this summer, and a return to Rangers could be attractive to him.

Interestingly, McInnes has already worked with McCrorie during the pair's time at Aberdeen, and he praised the versatile full-back at the time.

The now Rangers boss said back in 2020: “Ross McCrorie is an absolute dream of a boy, he’s a Rolls-Royce.” Interest should come as no surprise based on those comments, and there have also been reports in Bristol this week that the Robins are actively seeking a new right-back due to the doubts over McCrorie's future.

As far as McInnes is concerned, McCrorie is an ideal addition, given he would be available for an affordable fee, and he is able to play at right-back, left-back, holding midfield and even at centre-back.

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