As reported by The Scottish Sun, Rangers have made an official approach to Aberdeen in their efforts to sign Ryan Jack this summer.

What's the story?

The Light Blues badly need midfield reinforcements over the summer after a poor season in the Scottish Premiership and it seems they're intent on signing one man in particular.

The Scottish Sun say Rangers have notified the Dons that they intend to open signing talks with their club captain Ryan Jack, who is out of contract at Pittodrie this summer. They don't need the permission of Aberdeen but it is seen as common courtesy to notify a player's current club and this represents a big step in securing his signature.

If he does move to Glasgow it would be a bitter blow to both the club and Derek McInnes who claimed as recently as April that his captain was not interested in signing for Rangers.

Caixinha's a fan

We already know that Pedro Caixinha is a big fan of the Scottish midfielder, speaking earlier this week about his qualities, which prompted a war of words between himself and McInnes prior to their match on Wednesday night.

As quoted by The Scottish Sun, the Rangers manager said of Jack:

I scout and assess a lot of Scottish players, at least those who play against us. He’s one player that because of his age, because of his quality and because of what he has done in the last two seasons, he is a player that I like.

It seems that this is one transfer move that goes beyond rumour and if terms can be agreed then Jack could well end up be turning out for Rangers after the summer.

What does he offer?

With the likes of Emerson Hyndman and Jon Toral returning to their parent clubs this summer, Pedro Caixinha badly needs bodies as much as quality in the middle of the park. In Ryan Jack he could have both on a budget.

With close to 250 appearances for Aberdeen, the central midfielder has become a vital part of Derek McInnes' side, demonstrated of course by the fact he is club captain. Rangers simply need to finish ahead of the Dons next season and bringing him in would deliver a big psychological blow as much as anything.

Further to that though, he has the tenacity, determination and as the Rangers boss mentioned, consistency, to be a real success at Ibrox and on a free he could well end up being one of the bargains of the summer.

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