De Boer backs Barton for Gers

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Joey Barton would be a perfect leader for Rangers in the top flight of Scottish football next season, according to Ibrox legend Ronald de Boer.

The 33-year-old midfielder is in talks with Gers over a three-year contract and visited the club’s Murray Park training ground over the weekend.

Barton was reportedly offered a one-year extension at Burnley after helping them win the Sky Bet Championship but is keen on a longer deal.

Former Netherlands midfielder De Boer, who played for Rangers between 2000 and 2004, claimed the Englishman’s experience would help the Light Blues in the Scottish Premiership after they worked their way through the lower leagues over the past four years.

He said: “If he comes I think it will be a good signing. He has the knowledge of the …

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