Gers chasing Espanyol defender

Rangers have confirmed they are keen on bringing Espanyol defender Raul Rodriguez to Ibrox this summer. The SPL champions have already made one Spanish raid during the close season having landed Juanma Ortiz.Gers boss Ally McCoist revealed he wanted another defender on Saturday and now Rodriguez's name has been confirmed.The club's director of football, Gordon Smith, says the club are considering a deal for the 23-year-old having held initial talks with Espanyol."He's a player we're considering," commented Smith to BBC Scotland."We've spoken to Espanyol and we'll speak to them again to try to come to an agreement over a fee."They've given us an idea of what they're looking for, so hopefully we can get something done."Rodriguez spent three seasons with Gramenet in Spain's Second Division B before joining Catalonia neighbours Espanyol in summer 2010.

Source: Team_Talk