Broxi 10,573 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Andy Devlin saying he's about to sign Quote DEAL NUMBER ONE Rangers on brink of signing ex-England international as Michael Beale prepares to land No1 summer target Andy Devlin RANGERS are closing in on a deal for keeper Jack Butland. SunSport can reveal the former England No 1 is on the brink of becoming Michael Beale’s first signing of the summer. The Ibrox club were linked with the 30-year-old last year. But after initial talks broke down, Butland joined Manchester United on loan. His Crystal Palace contract expires on June 30, with Gers now set to secure his services for next season. Beale is a long-time admirer and is in the market for a replacement for Allan McGregor. The veteran goalie looks set to leave Gers when his own contract expires in June. Butland will be handed the No 1 jersey at Ibrox, spearheading Beale’s recruitment drive. The Gers boss wants at least five new signings, as he looks to overhaul his jaded Gers squad. Beale spoke last week, confirming he’d held talks with several targets. Butland, who was on the bench for United’s FA Cup semi-final win over Brighton at Wembley on Sunday, is one of them. The goalie, who has nine England caps, started his career at Birmingham before moving to Stoke then Palace. His time at United as cover for David de Gea is the seventh loan of his career. Butland also played for Team GB in the 2012 London Olympics. Beale hinted last Friday that McGregor could retire at the end of this season. The 41-year-old former Scotland star looked set to bring down the curtain on an illustrious career after last season’s Cup final win over Hearts. But he penned a new one-year deal, and fought off competition from Jon McLaughlin for the gloves, before re-establishing himself as first-choice. McGregor will start Sunday’s Cup semi-final against Celtic, as Gers look to keep alive their hopes of landing some silverware this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 70,109 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Amazing what a defeat brings. Wonder who next weeks player will be if we get beat on Sunday. falkirkNS, chris182 and GWR1979 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somemightsay7 1,923 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Finally. Been saying we should sign him for over a year now. barrymorrison1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malkytfp1 17,772 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I remember the furore about Butland when he was a youngster but I've never really seen much of him and for all intents and purposes it seems he has never fulfilled his potential. Hope were not bringing in a name cause it's familiar and he's actually good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 68,984 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Not sure what to think of this tbh. Was good years ago, but barely played in years. Always been a prone to a shocker to iirc Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 61,132 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Reasonably happy with that. AGM_72, RFC55 and theredhandofNewcastle 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 13,819 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Can he be traced back to Beale though? Is there previous between them? or did the meet each other in Asda doing the weekly shop. seriously though this story keeps popping up. Might have some truth Madina 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstone Burgh 1,607 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Can’t be any worse than what we’ve got right now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAvenger 9,485 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 minute ago, ForeverAndEver said: Not sure what to think of this tbh. Was good years ago, but barely played in years. Always been a prone to a shocker to iirc You are making me feel more depressed mate ! ForeverAndEver 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal72 6,527 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I'd actually be happy with this. No quite one for getting the tissues out over, but it's a start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron1873 498 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Not sure about this one but can understand it for a free when we have other areas we need to spend on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 9,854 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Someone to 'do a job' not dissimilar to what they've done rather than an exciting goalkeeper on the way up. No doubt played against Beale's under 23s. Madina 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneRalfRoss 278 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 He had good potential but never seem to lived to the hype . I think he would do well for us tbh . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAlex93 9,337 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Would be an improvement on what we currently have IMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 18,791 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 It’s a start! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,388 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 @DiamondDan 1 down, 2 to go from your picks. OrangeRab and DiamondDan 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post G.E.C. 17,907 Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 5 minutes ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: Someone to 'do a job' not dissimilar to what they've done rather than an exciting goalkeeper on the way up. No doubt played against Beale's under 23s. Why does stuff like this live in your head rent free? 😂 The Specky Forum Organiser, sRcFoCt, Loyal72 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 68,984 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 2 minutes ago, GabrielTomato said: @DiamondDan 1 down, 2 to go from your picks. Who was the other two? Kouame and someone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 52,642 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Just now, ForeverAndEver said: Who was the other two? Kouame and someone? Kieran Dowell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 68,984 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Just now, BlueSuedeSambas said: Kieran Dowell. Not a big fan of that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 21,393 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 36 minutes ago, Johnstone Burgh said: Can’t be any worse than what we’ve got right now. That’s the spirit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBlue 20,322 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 14 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Who was the other two? Kouame and someone? What's this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 9,854 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 16 minutes ago, G.E.C. said: Why does stuff like this live in your head rent free? 😂 I think it's maybe the 2nd or 3rd time I've referred to it - at least 10 times less than Beale himself! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 17,907 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Just now, Laudrupsleftfoot said: I think it's maybe the 2nd or 3rd time I've referred to it - at least 10 times less than Beale himself! He’s been a professional footballer since he was 17 btw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiggybear 6,192 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Valued at 22million a couple of year ago. Played with Crystal Palace as recent as December 2022 before Ten Hag took him to Man U on loan. Fair enough he was on the bench the whole time there but still, I like the sound of this one. MonTheGers and richles1872 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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