Andy Halliday has urged Rangers to target Hearts defender James Penrice, praising his performances in a tough season for the Jambos.
Speaking on the latest Open Goal podcast, Halliday, who has played for both clubs, highlighted how Penrice has excelled since joining from Livingston, firmly establishing himself as a key player in the left-back role at Tynecastle.
Penrice has been a standout performer for Hearts, despite the club’s struggles this season, and his solid displays have caught the attention of many, including Halliday.
At Ibrox, Rangers have been searching for stability on the left side of their defence. Ridvan Yilmaz and Jefte have both featured in the position, but the Turkish international has had his injury woes, while Jefte is still adapting to life in Scottish football.
Halliday, who signed one-year extension with Motherwell on Wednesday, believes Penrice would be a stronger option than both current choices at Rangers.
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“I still think they should sign somebody else,” he said. “I would take Penrice. I think he is better than the left-backs they’ve got.”
Penrice came through the ranks at Partick Thistle, making 114 appearances before joining Livingston - where he had previously been on loan earlier in his career - in 2021.
Then after three strong seasons under David Martindale, the 26-year-old was snapped up by Hearts on a pre-contract ahead of the 2024-25 campaign and has been ever-present since.
