Hull City, Middlesbrough FC and Southampton-linked Dan Neil snapped up by Rangers after Sunderland exit
Rangers have snapped up a Hull City and Middlesbrough-linked midfielder
Hull City and Middlesbrough-linked midfielder Dan Neil has been snapped up by Scottish giants Rangers.
The 24-year-old was part of the Sunderland side promoted from the Championship in 2025, but opportunities proved limited in the Premier League.
He was loaned to Ipswich Town in January and secured his second consecutive promotion from the second tier.
With his Sunderland contract heading towards expiry, the likes of Hull, Middlesbrough and Southampton were credited with interest in the former England youth international.
Rangers win Dan Neil Race
However, following the expiry of his Black Cats deal, Scottish giants Rangers have handed Neil a three-year contract.
He told Rangers TV: “It is a new chapter for myself, and I am really excited to be signing for Rangers. I’m really looking forward to what the next few years can bring.
“I have played for Sunderland for a number of years and the weight and expectation of the fans to win every week and the feeling of it making or breaking people’s weekends is something that drives me.
“I’ve spoken to many people who have been here, and they said it's a very similar feeling, and as a character and a person that really drives me to give 110 per cent day in and day out, and I need that in my career.”
Derek McInnes welcomes ‘ambitious’ midfielder
Rangers boss Derek McInnes added: "I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Dan to the club. He will be an excellent addition to our squad.
"He is a technically gifted midfielder who is strong in possession, can contribute goals and brings tremendous energy to the team.
"At 24, we are signing a player who is hungry and ambitious, but who already possesses significant experience and leadership qualities, having captained Sunderland to promotion to the Premier League in 2025.
"I'm really looking forward to working with Dan throughout pre-season as we prepare for the challenges ahead."