GERS MUST MAX OUT TO BRING AARONS TO IBROX

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.

- By Scott McDermott

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.

“That’s why he got into a good Norwich team in the Championship, then into the Premier League - and eventually Barcelona came in for him at one stage. That tells you a lot about him.

His career has maybe stumbled recently but he’s definitely somebody with high potential.

“He would challenge Tavernier right away. He has good experience and has played at a high level against some top players.