RANGERS look set to bolster their striking options with Jermain Defoe reportedly close to joining the club on loan.
Sky Sports say that the 36-year-old former England international will join the Ibrox side on an 18-month loan deal.
Steven Gerrard gets some considerable firepower in – @RangersFC to sign Jermain Defoe on 18-month loan from @afcbournemouth
— Jim White (@JimWhite) January 3, 2019
Sky Sources: AFC Bournemouth agree 18-month loan deal for Jermain Defoe to join Rangers.
There are two re-call options in the agreement. Summer 2019 and January 2020.#afcb #THFC
— Mark McAdam (@markmcadamtv) January 3, 2019
The Bournemouth striker has found first team opportunities limited this season and had been given permission by the Cherries to find another club.
Defoe, who played alongside Rangers boss Steven Gerrard for England and also shares the same agent, has been praised by Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe for his work ethic, despite only featuring eight times this season.