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Alexander ties up Rangers switch

Wed 30 Jan, 06:30 PM


Rangers have landed their second Scotland star of the day after Ipswich goalkeeper Neil Alexander signed a three-and-a-half year deal at Ibrox.Christian Dailly completed his move from West Ham earlier on Wednesday and Alexander has also now put pen to paper to complete a hectic day for the Gers.

And the SPL leaders could now move again before the transfer window closes on Thursday.

However, despite reports linking Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty with Rangers, the Clarets insisted they have not yet received an approach for the Northern Ireland international.

Alexander drove straight to Glasgow from Ipswich on Wednesday morning after being told of Rangers' interest by Tractor Boys manager Jim Magilton.

And the 29-year-old was delighted to sign for Walter Smith's side, in a deal which will allow Derby to complete the signing of Roy Carroll.

Alexander told the Gers' official website: "As soon as I knew Rangers were interested in me, I didn't have to think twice about coming here. There was only going to be one answer for me.

"I'm very grateful to Ipswich for not standing in my way. My manager Jim Magilton said it was a great chance that I might never get again and I agreed.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to come to one of the biggest clubs in Europe and I'm over the moon."

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