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Steven Naismith has urged Rangers to get a deal done for 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 move for right-back Aarons.

Gaffer Russell Martin is keen to bring the 25-year-old – who spent last term at La Liga outfit Valencia – to Glasgow.

Naismith watched Aarons emerge from Norwich City’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 his shirt.

Naismith said: “Max has really good attributes. He’s a modern-day full back.

“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. As a young player, 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. He has good experience and has played at a high level against some top players.

“He’d be a good signing for Rangers. Max is somebody who would raise the quality of the squad.

“He would come in and challenge right away. And that’s probably an area that needs to be looked at within the squad.”