Why Rangers will welcome Nils Koppen favour after John Souttar transfer recommendation
Rangers could possibly see West Ham United enter the race for John Souttar.
The Scotland international has been asked to leave this transfer window after conversations with Derek McInnes.
Despite a lack of options at centre-back, the former Hearts boss has made the ruthless decision to cut the 29-year-old defender from his squad.
Souttar is now working on securing an exit from Ibrox and West Ham have been tipped to pursue a deal for him.
The Hammers were relegated from the Premier League last season and are now looking to build a squad amid a new financial reality.
Nuno Espirito Santo will likely have his work cut out in terms of a transfer budget this summer and the Glaswegian outfit's centre-back could be an option for the Irons.
How Nils Koppen could help accelerate John Souttar exit at Rangers
Ibrox News has covered reports of Rangers focusing on outgoings after Vanja Dragojevic's signing becomes official.
Souttar is one of the players who is expected to leave the Gers soon, and Nils Koppen may have a role to play in that, which they would surely welcome.
According to The i Paper's print edition on 22 July, the Govan side's former technical director could use his connections in Ibrox to bolster West Ham's squad.
Celtic's Reo Hatate has been suggested as an option for the Hammers, with his passing abilities and versatility an attractive package.
It also wouldn't be surprising to see Koppen recommend Souttar as an option to Nuno.
While Leicester City have shown interest in the Scottish defender after their relegation to EFL League One, a move to a higher level would have "greater appeal".
What win vs Saint-Etienne says about Derek McInnes' defence
Rangers beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 in their first pre-season friendly at Ibrox under McInnes on Wednesday evening.
Ross McCrorie, Emmanuel Fernandez, Ben Godfrey and Tuur Rommens started for the Gers in the victory.
The former Bristol City ace had a tough battle at right-back, while the Belgian left-back struggled in the game.
Fernandez and Godfrey's centre-back partnership looked decent, but they lack cover in the squad.
The Glaswegian outfit should be looking to make multiple defensive additions to their squad in the coming weeks as they clearly lack depth and competition in the area.