As reported by The Daily Record, Pedro Caixinha is planning a Rangers raid on Mexico for one of his former players, Eduardo Herrera.

What's the story?

One of the most exciting aspects of Caixinha's appointment for Rangers fans was the possibility of him tapping into his global network of footballers that could make a genuine difference in Scottish football.

That at least appears to be the Portuguese's intention according to latest reports in The Daily Record. They say that the Ibrox boss is planning a seven-figure move for Mexican international Eduardo Herrera, who is currently on loan at Veracruz.

He played under Caixinha when he was manager of Santos Laguna and has since expressed regret that he did not sign the striker permanently after his loan finished.

As quoted by The Daily Record, the Rangers manager said:

I think it was a mistake by me not to try and sign him. He was a player who contributed a lot at the time at Santos. He's improved every year and is now a complete striker. He's Mexican, he's very professional and he scores goals. He was a great player for me.

Is he the answer in Rangers' search for a consistent goalscorer in the Scottish Premiership?

A better alternative

A nine-cap Mexico international, for who he has scored three goals, Herrera presents an exciting, unknown quantity for Rangers fans to get behind. The likes of Martyn Waghorn and Joe Garner haven't exactly excited the Ibrox loyal this season and bringing in a player with a bit of pedigree on another continent would certainly attract interest.

Overall in domestic football in Mexico he has scored 57 goals in 207 appearances, also netting nine times in continental competition.

Perhaps most importantly of all he is respected by Caixinha and that could be a key factor in becoming a success at Ibrox. While he may cost a bit of cash, Transfermarkt currently rate him at £1.5m, it could be the kind of ambitious move that Rangers need.

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