Former Sunderland striker backs Dan Neil for Rangers move as Ibrox links grow | OneFootball

Sunderland Echo reports that Academy of Light graduate Dan Neil is in talks over a move to Rangers, and former Sunderland and Rangers striker Kevin Kyle has discussed the midfielder.

Neil helped Sunderland win promotion from League One in 2022. After summer arrivals curtailed his minutes in the first half of last season, he agreed in January to see out the campaign on loan at Championship side Ipswich Town.

The midfielder will be a free agent this summer. Coventry City have been linked, but Rangers are viewed as frontrunners after completing the signing of Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland earlier this week.

Kevin Kyle said: “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.” The remarks were made on Go Radio.

He added: “For me, he’s a very, very good footballer, and he would be a welcome addition to Rangers. 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.”

Source: Sunderland Echo