Kevin Phillips backs Dan Neil for top Scottish move amid Sunderland exit and Rangers links | OneFootball

Dan Neil is seeking a new club this summer after leaving Sunderland, and Kevin Phillips believes the midfielder could thrive at a top Scottish Premiership side.

“I've seen enough of Dan to see that he would certainly be able to play in the Scottish Premier League for Rangers or Celtic. He's technically a very, very good player. He's a box-to-box player, he's got great energy and he likes to get on the ball as well, can score a goal.” He told Sunderland Echo.

“So I think going to a club like that where, listen, they control most of the games every week - you know, possession, chances created - I think he would fit in no problem whatsoever.”

The 24-year-old is a free agent after Sunderland published their retained list on Wednesday. He made three Premier League appearances last season before a second-half loan at Ipswich Town in the Championship, where he helped secure promotion to the top flight.

There is no firm indication of his next destination, although Rangers have been repeatedly linked.

Source: Sunderland Echo