Harry Souttar exactly what Philippe Clement wants at Rangers as Leicester exit expected

Harry Souttar is exactly what Philippe Clement wants in his Rangers side and the club should be going after him, according to Derek Ferguson.

Football Scotland reported on 9 June that although the giant Australian defender was waiting on a new manager to be appointed he was still expected to leave Leicester City this summer.

The 25-year-old, younger brother of current Gers centre-back John, was reportedly ready to move to Ibrox a year ago when Michael Beale was in charge but the inability to move Ben Davies on meant the deal was never done [The 4th Official, 31 August].

Now, Ferguson would love to see Clement rectify that and bringing the Light Blues fan to Glasgow to play for the club he supports.

He exclusively told Ibrox News: "I'd absolutely love that, so I would. He's six foot six, six foot seven.

"But he can play. He's a Rangers man as well. I'm sure I saw a picture of him with a Rangers top on so I'm pretty sure he's a Rangers supporter. 

"He'll know about our league. He'll know it inside out. He's a good player, the boy, so if you get a player of his stature, that physicality, I think for Philippe Clement that's exactly what he wants, that type."

Rangers could pair John Souttar with brother Harry at Ibrox

The failure to secure a move to Glasgow last summer left the younger Souttar out in the cold under Enzo Maresca where he barely featured.

Whether Steve Cooper's arrival at the King Power Stadium is set to change that in the Premier League remains to be seen but with Clement surely in need of a senior centre-back signing, having only brought in 20-year-old Clinton Nsiala who has no senior experience, he seemingly has an option who is set to be available and more than willing to make the move.

In other Rangers news, terms have been agreed for a new arrival to join Clement's team within days.

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