“Go down well with the fans” - Journalist drops claim as Rangers battle rivals for 37-goal star

Rangers will please the Ibrox fanbase if they succeed in beating arch-rivals Celtic to the signing of Randers striker Stephen Odey, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

While John Souttar will offer Gers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst a new defensive option following his switch from Hearts, the Glasgow giants have yet to strengthen in other areas of the pitch ahead of the upcoming campaign.

According to All Nigeria Soccer, Rangers and Celtic are mulling over whether to make a summer move for Odey.

The report suggests Randers are demanding a fee worth in the region of £3.5million for the one-cap Nigeria international and van Bronckhorst’s charges have more concrete interest than their cross-city rivals.

In an interview with Danish media outlet Bold, Randers sporting director Soren Pedersen failed to quash rumours of the Old Firm sides circling and admitted a move is possible as long as a fee which suits all parties can be agreed.

Sporting director Ross Wilson appears to be leading Rangers’ charge for Odey’s signature as it is understood that he has held preliminary talks over the frontman.

Odey initially joined Randers on loan ahead of last season, but a permanent switch was rubber-stamped last November thanks to an impressive run of form.

O’Rourke believes Rangers will give themselves a major boost by beating Celtic to Odey’s services.

The journalist also feels earning bragging rights over their neighbours would please supporters.

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O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “It will always go down well with the fans, I think, if Rangers were able to beat Celtic to a potential transfer target.

“They’ve obviously done their homework on this player and it seems that