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Mark Pirie

Danilho Doekhi Rangers transfer news as Newcastle and Atlanta step up 'serious interest'

Rangers will face competition for Vitesse Arnhem defender Danilho Doekhi according to a report in the Netherlands.

Dutch newspaper De Telegraff report that the centre-back is on Steven Gerrard 's summer wishlist but face competition from across Europe for his signature.

They claim that English Premier League side Newcastle and Serie A high-flyers Atalanta are stepping up their efforts to snap up the player. They state both have noted a serious interest with the Eredivise club.

They report that the Premiership champions, Fulham and Norwich are among the sides chasing the player.

Doekhi, 22, rose through the ranks at Excelsior before impressing scouts at Ajax's world-renowned academy and playing in their B team.

He signed a four-year-deal at Vitesse in 2018 and has featured prominently this season, with boss Thomas Letsch describing him as one of the best defenders in the Dutch top flight.

In recent weeks Rangers have faced injury problems at the heart of the defence with Filip Helander picking up a knock and a long term injury to Niko Katic.

That has left Connor Goldson and Jack Simpson as the remaining options for Gerrard and the pair started in the 4-1 derby win over Celtic.

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