Christian Eriksen lands Rangers pitch as De Jong 'decision' and Ramsdale rule escalate 49ers 'surprise' transfer tease

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Paraag Marathe's EGM promise appears to be gathering pace with some big names swirling at Ibrox
Christian Eriksen has been told why he should sign for Rangers this summer after the new US owners at Ibrox promised some surprises in the transfer market.
The former Manchester United playmaker is on the lookout for a new club after leaving Old Trafford as a free agent - with a move to join the American revolution at Ibrox floated.
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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 a few names emerging that would raise the eyebrows of fans.
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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!"
And the 33-year-old would fall into that category. Speaking to OLBG, former England international Chris Waddle recommended Govan as the Danish international's next destination.
He said: "Christian Eriksen would be a great acquisition for Rangers. I think he would be a revelation. He would be brilliant in Scotland. I think he'd be able handle that league with ease.
"Whether his wage demands would be too high, we don't know, but a lot of teams in Spain and Italy, Germany would like to take Eriksen on.
"Not on long-term deals, but I think he'll have a lot of options around Europe and I'm sure there will be Premier League teams looking at him, but if someone like Rangers got him, he would be a massive coup.
"He's still got a lot to offer, but I do think that if he goes to one of the top Premier League teams, I think he'll be sat on the bench more than on the pitch."
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Reports in the Netherlands suggest that veteran Luuk de Jong would be "open" to joining Rangers this summer.
Dutch outlet ED report that is ready to "answer" PSV Eindhoven's contract offer imminently with the club making it clear they "won't wait forever" for their title-winning skipper.
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De Telegraaf claim the 34-year-old free agent is "exploring an exotic option" with an unnamed club away from the Eredivise.
Aaron Ramsdale has been floated as a high-profile loan recruit - but Ray Parlour has told the Southampton goalkeeper the transfer rules he should put in place.
Discussing a reunion with Russell Martin in Glasgow, he told talkSPORT: 'I think he's got to stay in the Premier League, so I'll say no.
'I think he's got too much to offer. I think he stays in the Premier League.'
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