RANGERS are set to stun bitter rivals Aberdeen by poaching Pittodrie skipper Ryan Jack.

SunSport understands new Gers manager Pedro Caixinha is keen on a move for the 25-year-old.

3 Ryan Jack is wanted by Rangers Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

And they could even approach Jack for signing talks before the end of the season, even though the clubs are locked in a battle for second place.

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The 25-year-old deal expires in the summer and he is free to speak to other clubs.

Aberdeen have been desperately trying to tie their captain down on a new contract.

Losing Jack to Rangers would be a huge blow to the Dons and they will likely now make a further attempt to try to keep him at Pittodrie.

3 Caixinha has sanctioned a pre-contract offer for the Dons skipper Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

But Gers are likely to outbid them and that could see the midfielder, who has been included in one Scotland squad in the past, swap his hometown for Govan this summer.

Jack came through the youth ranks at Pittodrie and has made 244 appearances since making his debut, ironically against Gers, back in 2010.

The Aberdonian has been a key member of Derek McInnes’ side over the last few seasons and has been an integral part of their resurgence.

3 Del could lose his skipper to rivals Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

If Jack does opt to move on at the end of his deal, the Dons boss will face an even bigger rebuilding job after Niall McGinn signalled his intention to head for England.

Jack was involved in a bust-up with Gers striker Joe Garner during last weekend’s 3-0 defeat in the Granite City.

But if Caixinha gets his way the pair could end up sharing a dressing room next season.

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