Michael Beale initially wanted to sign Ivor Pandur for Rangers - he could now arrive, three years on

Rangers are interested in signing Ivor Pandur - three years after Michael Beale initially wanted him at Ibrox.

The Gers are in the market for a new shot stopper this summer after some questionable Jack Butland moments.

The Englishman hasn't always covered himself in glory recently and could soon be replaced.

Several options have already been linked with Sunderland's Anthony Patterson on the shortlist.

Pandur has also emerged as a target, even after promotion from the Premier League with Hull City.

The Croatian could soon be on the way to Ibrox, many years after Beale sent scouts to watch him in the Netherlands.

Michael Beale's interest examined

There are a number of goalkeeper options on the market this summer that the Light Blues could move for.

Things could look slightly different with Derek McInnes coming in as he prepares to work with Jim Gillespie and Stig Inge Bjornebye.

It could ironically be an option from several years ago that attention turns to this summer.

The Daily Mail reported in May 2023 that Michael Beale wanted a new keeper in Govan.

With that in mind, scouts were sent to watch Pandur as he featured for Eredivisie outfit Fortuna Sittard against PSV.

The Croatian had a busy day against the Dutch giants, losing 2-1, and the Ibrox club obviously didn't make a move happen.

The 26-year-old now finds himself in the Premier League three years, but could still be set for an intriguing move to G51.

How Rangers could structure deal to sign Pandur from Hull City

With Hull City earning promotion from the Championship, a deal for their number one is always going to be difficult.

That isn't to say it will be impossible as the Tigers could be open to a swap deal this summer.

Alan Nixon reported to his Patreon on Friday that Pandur is valued at £10million at the MKM Stadium.

That would obviously be too much for the Ibrox club, so a swap deal involving Butland could be on the cards.

If the two sides can sort out the valuations of a move, that may appeal to Hull this summer.

That could allow Rangers to get their hands on Pandur and bring in a true target of the Beale era.