India, July 1 -- A ground-breaking transfer saga unfolded in the Scottish Premiership, with Rangers landing former Sunderland captain Dan Neil. The English midfielder, who was also under Southampton's radar, has joined the Glasgow-based club on a three-year contract. He has parted ways with Sunderland after eight years as a free agent. He also had a brief loan spell at Ipswich Town last season. Neil, who led Sunderland to the Premier League promotion back in the 2024-25 season via the playoffs, remains excited about the new chapter of his career.

His decision to join Rangers was reportedly influenced by ex-Sunderland star Jermain Defoe, who became the Scottish league champion with Rangers in 2020-21 and scored 32 goals in 74 appearances ...