Premiership champions Rangers ' best opportunity to land Danilho Doekhi may be NOW before a summer fight for his signature.
Dutch outlet ED believe PSV Eindhoven will move for a foreign-based defender on a six-month loan rather than trying to tempt the Vitesse Arnhem star.
PSV are in the middle of a genuine title fight with Ajax and they are keen on bolstering their backline for an assault during the second half of the season.
Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhors t is a major admirer of the 23-year-old Vitesse skipper, who only has six months remaining on his current deal.
And it's understood Vitesse - who sit fourth in the Eredivisie - would command a fee of around £2m for a player who will be available for nothing in less than six months.
But it appears now may be the time for the Ibrox side to strike for a player who has turned heads in his homeland and across Europe.
And Doekhi could form a new look Rangers backline alongside Hearts standout John Souttar, who Record Sport understands is favouring a move to Ibrox.
The Scotland international is a wanted man in England, however, the Hearts ace is now coming round to the idea of staying in Scotland with the added incentive of possible Champions League football next season.
It remains to been if a deal can be struck this month or if he will also join on a pre-contract.
The interest in defensive options comes amid uncertainty surrounding Connor Goldson's future with his contract expiring in the summer.
