GERS MUST MAX OUT TO

BRING AARONS TO IBROX

- By Scott McDermott

STEVEN NAISMITH has urged Rangers to get a deal done for English right-back Max Aarons.

And the former Hearts boss admits he's surprised the Ibrox club aren't trying to sign Tynecastle skipper Lawrence Shankland.

Rangers are close to agreeing a deal with Bournemouth over a loan for Aarons, with new manager Russell Martin keen to bring the 25-year-old - who spent the second half of last term at La Liga outfit Valencia - to Glasgow.

Naismith watched Aarons emerge from Norwich's academy while he was a player at Carrow Road alongside Martin.

And he's convinced the defender would immediately challenge Rangers captain James Tavernier for a starting spot.

He said: "Max has really good attributes. He's a modern-day full-back. He'd be a good signing.

"He's not the tallest but very comfortable on the ball, quick and dynamic - both going forward and defensively.

"But the biggest thing I remember about Max is that his attitude was spot-on. He was desperate to learn and get better.