Christian Eriksen sees Rangers as a transfer 'draw' with 49ers ready to fulfil recruitment pledge
Rangers would be a "draw" for Christian Eriksen this summer as he the free agent weighs up his next move.
The former Manchester United playmaker is on the lookout for a new club after leaving Old Trafford at the end of last season.
Murmurs have lingered throughout the summer that the new owners at Ibrox, 49ers Enterprises, could make a move for the experienced Dane.
However, cash-rich English Championship side Wrexham have reportedly made their move to make the 33-year-old the latest big name added by Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
But former Red Dragon's striker Matt Jensen has told Eriksen that a move to the Scottish Premiership would be the better move - if Russell Martin 's men can navigate the Champions League qualifiers.
He told OLBG: " Rangers are a huge club and they've got Champions League football. So that's probably a bigger draw.
"I think it would take an awful lot of money for Wrexham to sign Eriksen. I know they have a lot of money, but do they have that much?
"If he wants English football he should go to Wrexham but it depends on personal circumstances and whether he's happy to move. If he is, I would say Rangers were a stronger option.
"Even with Eriksen, I've got Wrexham down to struggle next season. There is a lot of quality in the Championship and it's a massive step up.
"Every league is a step up, but League One to Championship in particular is a very big step.
"It's always difficult when a player is reaching those golden age years and coming towards the end of his career.
"Then you have the expectation levels, because he'll be nowhere near as good as he once was in his prime. Again if Wrexham are going to struggle next season, is that going to suit the type of player that Eriksen is?"
A blockbuster deal could fulfil one of the US owners early promises to the shareholders - with a "surprise" said to be on the cards.
Speaking at Rangers EGM, Paraag Marathe of 49ers Enterprises - who now own the Glasgow giants alongside pharmaceutical tycoon Andrew Cavenagh - promised shareholders that there would be names emerging that would raise the eyebrows of fans.
He said: "If we share who we're targeting that players becomes more expensive. It's best for you all if we surprise you with the players we bring in!"
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