STEVEN GERRARD is lining up a move for Bournemouth defender Jack Simpson, according to reports. The Gers boss has already added Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic to his backline for the new season. Simpson in action against Nottingham ForestGetty Images - Getty And he was keen on a move for Millwall defender Jake Cooper with the London side wanting £4m for their star. Now, Gerrard could turn his attention to Bournemouth with the Sunday Mail claiming he’s targeting a loan deal for Simpson, 21. The centre-back is highly rated at the Vitality Stadium and became the first academy player to start for the club in the top flight since their promotion in 2015. Simpson signed a new two-and-a-half year with the Cherries in January and was expected to push for a spot in the first-team this season. RELATED STORIES POUNDSTRETCHERS McInnes believes his side can finish above Gers AGAIN despite financial gap DAVIE PROVAN Rangers have given Steven Gerrard the cash.. now it’s time for him to deliver WIN OR WIN Hill says Rangers’ new recruits will never experience anything like Ibrox life IN OUR SIGHTS Greg Docherty ‘being targeted’ by Shrewsbury on loan amid Sunderland interest WIN OR BUST James Tavernier says Rangers MUST win at Aberdeen in order to avoid early dip Match preview Aberdeen vs Rangers: Live stream, kick-off time and team news But he could now move north of the border as Gerrard looks to make his 11th signing since taking the reins at Ibrox. Meanwhile, Gers skipper James Tavernier says his side MUST win at Aberdeen if they are to have a successful season. BIG INTERVIEW We expected Alex McLeish or another big name.. then we got Pedro, says Clint Hill The Light Blues travel to Pittodrie this afternoon to face Derek McInnes’ side in their league opener. And Tavernier says they can’t afford a slip up so early in the season. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
