about time we were linked with a different player - Ryan Shawcross

[1973 ranger]

By making it known you have more than one target each agent will be making sure that their boy and them get the best deal and contract possible from us it will also make them think twice about whether we really want them. Not chucking eggs in one basket just making them believe we are the best option and believe in what we are trying to sell them.If you fail with your number then move on down the list but we should never make it known who is on that list.

[Will M]

But then if you don't get your number one guy, number two knows he is second best. By having an interest in several players at once, you can say these are my top targets. Plus, it shows your intention to land a quality defender and won't let one club/agent hold you to ransom. Because you can say, do one we'll get Shawcross instead.

[1973 ranger]

The agents know who is in for who and how much clubs are willing to part with, they also let other clubs know if a player of theirs would like a move even before the club they are contracted to. Very naive to think otherwise.

[Will M]

I'm not sure what you're talking about to be honest. You're saying it's naive to, do what exactly?

If anything it's naive to have one target that other clubs are interested in, if you don't land him then you need to start over again. With a heavy September coming up clearly they want someone in as soon as possible.

[Superranger]

Shawcross would be the best signing since fernandes took over imo if it happens

[MattyRangers]

Shawcross would be top top drawer, just what we're looking for and even ticks the correct age box so the whingers cant moan he's too old. Highly doubt there's any truth in this one though tbh.

[QPR Richard]

Shawcross would be top top drawer, just what we're looking for and even ticks the correct age box so the whingers cant moan he's too old. Highly doubt there's any truth in this one though tbh.

Yes, with a player that's top top draw we might come top top of the league

[qprted]

brilliant center half comming

if we get this ryan shawcross we will have another darren peackock this player and jermaine defoe will re vitalise the rangers and should get us a position of about 15 th this season

thank god dawson fell through hes accident prone and too old,if we get this stoke city legend then we can stay up

[w12dave]

why would stoke sell one of their best players, that what i don't get

[Shania]

If we were not desperate why have a list of 4-5 centre backs at the same time. As for Dawson's bonuses being the stumbling block that again is apparently.

Because we are trying to tie up the right deal for us, and to try to bring in a player who will play for the shirt not only himself,I think..

[Tarbie]

Shawcross is everything you would want in an out and out defender. Good in the air no slouch on the floor and nicks a goal or two. Think his form dipped a little after the Aaron Ramsay incident.

Totally agree, exactly the sort of player we should be going after!

[Captain Planet]

Either would be great signings but I'd take a fully fit Dawson over Shawcross. Dawson is the leadership figure we are massively lacking. Back in 2010 and early 2011 he was one of the best centre backs in the league IMO, and should have been a starter for England at World Cup 2010.

I like Shawcross as he's an intimidating figure, good in the air, but I think Dawson adds more in terms of leadership, positioning and reading of the game.