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title: "Rangers: Gers in ‘strong position’ to sign Danilho Doekhi"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2022-01-15T15:35:22Z"
modified: "2022-01-15T15:35:22Z"
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# Rangers: Gers in ‘strong position’ to sign Danilho Doekhi

**Glasgow Rangers are reportedly now in a ‘strong position’ to sign Danilho Doekhi in the January transfer window.**

### The Lowdown: Souttar in

It has now been [confirmed](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/transfer-news-john-souttar-hearts-spfl-2/) that John Souttar has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Ibrox faithful from Hearts, and he may even be able to play from this month if a further agreement can be made.

A few central defenders for the Teddy Bears are facing [uncertain](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/19843436.rangers-look-won-john-souttar-transfer-race-move-ibrox-january/) futures, and so bringing in a new centre-back was vital.

In truth, they could do with another one as well, given that both [Connor Goldson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/connor-goldson/profil/spieler/163656) and [Leon Balogun](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leon-balogun/profil/spieler/56100)‘s contracts are up in the summer, with no sign of them renewing as of yet.

### The Latest: Doekhi next?

As per The Athletic journalist [Jordan Campbell](https://twitter.com/JordanC1107/status/1482057044475756547), the Light Blues are now in a ‘strong position’ to sign Doekhi, after confirming Souttar’s signing.

The Dutchman is also a player whose contract is up in the [summer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/danilho-doekhi/profil/spieler/387047), and so he could also be very attainable this month.

### The Verdict: No-brainer

Assuming both Goldson and Balogun leave, it would be a no-brainer to sign Doekhi up alongside Souttar.

He has been described as having ‘all the ingredients’ for a good centre-half by Dutch football agent Freddy van der Hoorn, as he is ‘aggressive’ being six-foot-three, but also ‘very comfortable’ on the ball as well ([Rangers Review](https://www.rangersreview.co.uk/news/19838934.danilho-doekhis-rangers-transfer-golden-opportunity-says-dutch-football-insider/)).

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Doekhi has also hinted himself that he would like the move, claiming that he is ‘flattered’ by the Gers’ interest, and that they are a ‘very beautiful’ club ([de Gelderlander](https://www.gelderlander.nl/vitesse/hij-kwam-als-schuchtere-jongen-vertrekt-danilo-doekhi-als-topverdediger-naar-napels-of-glasgow-ik-ben-gevleid~a1eed969/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hitc.com%2F&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyrecord.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-transfer-news%2Fdanilho-doekhi-gushes-over-rangers-25876124)).

Nonetheless, to play under Dutch legend Giovanni van Bronckhorst could well be a match made in heaven.

[***In other news, find out what transfer update has Gers buzzing here!***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/transfer-news-john-souttar-hearts-spfl-2/)