Ellis Simms handed Rangers transfer seal of approval as Ibrox chiefs told to derail Hearts deal

Kenny Mliller says Rangers should hijack Hearts’ move for Ellis Simms and bring the Everton youngster to Ibrox.

The 21-year-old striker impressed during a loan spell at Tynecastle in the second half of last season.

Simms has now returned to Goodison Park with Jambos gaffer Robbie Neilson keen to get him back next term.

But former Rangers front-man Miller believes Giovanni van Bronckhorst should consider a move for the Englishman.

With the future of Ibrox star Alfredo Morelos uncertain, he feels Simms could be a useful addition to the squad.

The Mailsport columnist said: “The one player in Scotland I’d look at for Rangers is Simms.

“I really like the look of him. When you see the trouble Rangers had with strikers towards the end of the season, it’s something I’d consider.

“I’m sure the kid will have a few suitors down in England.

“But I’d be surprised if Everton sold him, unless the money was right. It would probably be another loan move.

“When you look at what he could bring and the way he plays, he might be as close to a Morelos as you’re going to get.

“He’s not Alfredo Morelos, let’s make that clear. He would have a lot to prove before you put him in that bracket.

“But the physicality he’s got, the running power and the quality of goals he’s scored in that short period at Hearts - he’s someone I think could be interesting.

“At the age he’s at, playing in that Rangers team - I think he could score goals.

“But a lot will depend on what happens with Morelos this summer.”

Miller expects arrivals and departures at Rangers this summer with several of their top stars, like Calvin Bassey, Joe Aribo and Ryan Kent, likely to attract interest.

Van Bronckhorst has already tied up Hearts centre-back John Souttar on a