The pursuit of James Penrice has accelerated rapidly into an actionable opportunity for Rangers, following confirmation that AEK Athens have officially cleared the Scottish left-back to find a new club. Crucially for Ibrox chiefs, AEK are ready to sanction either a permanent transfer or a loan deal with an option to buy. With needs across defence and out wide, an initial loan protects crucial transfer capital while still bringing in immediate top-flight quality. Rangers struggled to create quality chances vs Dundee United… Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesHowever, Rangers are not alone in tracking the 27-year-old. Having featured over 100 times in top-flight Scottish football, Penrice can step into the lineup straight away, proving to be a fierce competitor to Rommens.