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RANGERS are in talks with out-of-contract Crystal Palace defender Adrian Mariappa, as Mark Warburton looks to add to his squad ahead of the club's return to the top flight.

Ibrox assistant Davie Weir and chief scout Frank McParland were pictured today speaking to the star and his agent and it is understood both sides are keen on a deal.

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The pictures sparked a near meltdown on social media when they were tweeted, with speculation over who Weir and McParland were meeting with. It was later confirmed to have been the Jamaica international.

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Mariappa, 29, was a stand out for Watford and Reading before moving to Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee in 2013.

But the versatile defender, who can play at centre back and right back, has found first team appearances limited at Selhurst Park.

Mariappa made just three appearances for Palace last season, and came on as a 94th minute substitute in the FA Cup Final against Man United.

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An experienced international, Mariappa has 37 caps for his country, and captained Jamaica in all three of their recent Copa America fixtures, which saw them put out in the group stage.

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If Mariappa signs, he would join fellow experienced defender Clint Hill in a new look Rangers defence. 37-year-old Hill signed a one year deal at Ibrox yesterday.

Mark Warburton has made five summer signings so far, snapping up midfielders Joey Barton, Jordan Rossiter, Josh Windass and Matt Crooks, as well as Hill.