Former Sunderland striker backs Dan Neil move to Rangers amid Ibrox talks | OneFootball

Sunderland academy graduate Dan Neil is reportedly in talks with Rangers, and former Black Cats and Rangers striker Kevin Kyle believes the midfielder could be a strong addition at Ibrox.

Neil helped win promotion from League One in 2022, then saw minutes limited early last season before joining Ipswich Town on loan in January. He is set to become a free agent this summer.

"I would go regularly to watch Sunderland three, four times a year. And I remember when Dan Neil broke into the first team, he was the next big thing that the Sunderland fans had expectations for," he told Go Radio.

"For me, he's a very, very good footballer, and he would be a welcome addition to Rangers. I've always said that. I've seen him up close and he's a hardworking, technical, good midfielder. He's tenacious in the midfield, gets about, keeps things simple. So he’s well respected."

Coventry City have also been linked, but Rangers are viewed as front-runners to land the midfielder once his contract expires.

Source: Sunderland Echo