Former Sunderland striker backs Dan Neil for Rangers amid Ibrox links | OneFootball

Dan Neil, a Sunderland Academy graduate, is reportedly in talks with Rangers as interest from Ibrox grows, with former Sunderland and Rangers striker Kevin Kyle backing the move.

According to Sunderland Echo, the midfielder will be a free agent this summer, Coventry City have been linked, and Rangers have emerged as a front-runner after completing the signing of Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland earlier this week.

After limited minutes in the first half of last season following summer arrivals, Neil agreed in January to see out the campaign and his Sunderland contract on loan at Championship side Ipswich Town.

“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 think that Dan Neil would be a great addition to Rangers. He's tenacious in the midfield, gets about, keeps things simple.”

Source: Sunderland Echo