OPINION
Pedro Caixina must move quickly in order to bring target man Lee Erwin to Ibrox after Championship side Leeds reportedly released him from his Elland Road contract.
Sky Sports Scotland revealed on their official Twitter account that the 23-year-old forward had seen his contract terminated with Thomas Christiansen’s side, despite not being given much of a chance in Yorkshire.
It is said that the 23-year-old is interesting plenty of English and Scottish clubs ahead of a move that will now be for free, following his release.
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Sky sources- Ex-Motherwell striker Lee Erwin has negotiated his release from Leeds Utd & considering offers in England & Scotland. pic.twitter.com/NS8DS3CGdU— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) July 27, 2017
Erwin made just 12 appearances with the second-tier outfit after moving south from Motherwell in the summer of 2015, while being loaned out to the likes of Bury and Oldham Athletic during his difficult spell with Leeds.
This Is Futbol believes the signing of Erwin would provide Rangers with the perfect back-up for Eduardo Herrera and Alfredo Morelos ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.
Here are three reasons why, including the futures of three Gers strikers that should no longer be at Auchenhowie: