Rangers target Curtis Tilt closes in on £1m move to Ipswich Town as Blackpool boss Gary Bowyer admits future is out of his hands

RANGERS target Curtis Tilt is closing in on a £1million move to Ipswich Town. The Blackpool defender has been watched by Gers with boss Steven Gerrard keen on another left-sided centre-half. Curtis Tilt had been watched by RangersGetty Images - Getty Millwall’s Jake Cooper was Gerrard’s No1 target, but the Lions have so far refused to do business. Powerful Tilt, 26, featured on a list of defensive alternatives and has been watched by Light Blues scouts. IBROX CLASH Rangers vs Wigan: TV channel, live stream and tickets for friendly at Ibrox But the Tractor Boys have firmed up their interest and hope to get the deal over the line in the coming days. Boss Paul Hurst reacted with a smile when he was told Tilt didn’t feature for the Seasiders in yesterday’s 1-1 draw at Crewe. Rangers have had three bids for Jake Cooper rejectedPA:Empics Sport He said: “Didn’t he? I wasn’t aware of that but I’m smiling, so hopefully that’s good news.” Blackpool gaffer Gary Bowyer was also coy when quizzed on the ex-Wrexham stopper’s future. He added: “That’s a question you’ll have to ask someone else at the football club. It’s not down to me on that. RELATED STORIES NEW CHALLENGE Ex-Rangers star David Bates had no hesitation in leaving Ibrox ‘comfort zone’ CUT SOME SLACK If McCoist could miss chances then so can Morelos, insists Jamie Murphy COUGH IT UP Hearts tell Rangers to pay 'close to £1m’ for Kyle Lafferty MAKING PROGRES Jamie Murphy believes Rangers can go far in Europe after Osijek victory 'SO LUCKY’ Amy Macdonald insists the 'important’ people saw her tie knot with ex-Gers hubby SUPER SWALLY Rangers hero Ally McCoist sets up wine-making business with neighbour pal STAND FIRM Darrell Currie on his allegiances and working with 'close friend’ Chris Sutton “The boy has been fantastic all pre-season and he’s had a wonderful year with us. “I just felt today he was a little bit tired and a little bit frustrated, but we’ll see what next week brings.” Kean Bryan’s move to Ibrox is offGetty Images - Getty Meanwhile it’s believed Rangers have pulled the plug on a deal to sign Kean Bryan from Manchester City after the 21-year-old’s medical. A three-year contract worth around £2.5million in wages and signing-on fee was on the table. But boss Steven Gerrard will continue his search for a left-sided centre-half elsewhere. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary

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