Journalist Alan Nixon has recently issued an update about Rangers' interest in Preston North End's Ben Davies.

While Football Insider had recently stated that Rangers had made a 'significant' offer to sign Davies on a pre-contract basis in the summer, Nixon has claimed the complete opposite about the Preston defender and his links with a move to Ibrox.

Rangers yet to make Davies offer

Alan Nixon tweeted about Rangers' interest in Davies when a fan asked him about the player's situation. He revealed "there’s no Rangers pre contract offer for Davies", despite claims from Football Insider that an offer has been made.

It has also been stated that Rangers are competing with their Old Firm rivals and English clubs for Davies' signature.

Davies has made 16 Championship appearances for Preston this season, coming up with one assist so far. All of his appearances have come from the centre-back position this season (as per Transfermarkt).

The 25-year-old is currently valued at £2.16m by Transfermarkt and he has been described as a player who is comfortable on the ball and confident in the air.

Davies could be a good signing for Rangers

With Nikola Katic injured and George Edmundson seemingly on the way out, Steven Gerrard only has three centre-back options in the team - Leon Balogun, Filip Helander and Conor Goldson.

Davies would add depth and ability to that position and his versatility - he can play either centre-back role or at left-back - would also be an extra reason why the Ibrox side would benefit from signing him.

In other news, Rangers are eyeing another Championship star - read more here.