Exclusive:Kevin Phillips issues verdict on Dan Neil's next club amid Sunderland exit and Rangers transfer interest
Dan Neil is set to find a new club this summer after leaving Sunderland.
Kevin Phillips has suggested that Dan Neil would fit into a top Scottish Premiership side “no problem whatsoever” following his departure from Sunderland.
The 24-year-old, who spent the second half of last season out on loan with Ipswich Town in the Championship, is officially a free agent this summer after the Black Cats confirmed their retained list on Wednesday morning.
While there has been no concrete indication at this stage as to where Neil will be playing his football next term, Rangers have repeatedly been touted as a potential destination for the midfielder. And to that end, Phillips is in no doubt that the Academy of Light graduate possesses all of the requisite attributes to be a huge success north of the border, should he opt for a move to Glasgow.
Speaking exclusively to The Echo, courtesy of BestBettingSites, the Sunderland icon said: “I've seen enough of Dan to see that he would certainly be able to play in the Scottish Premier League for Rangers or Celtic. He's technically a very, very good player. He's a box-to-box player, he's got great energy and he likes to get on the ball as well, can score a goal.
“So I think going to a club like that where, listen, they control most of the games every week - you know, possession, chances created - I think he would fit in no problem whatsoever.”
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Neil made three Premier League appearances for Sunderland last season before making the switch to Portman Road, where he helped Ipswich to secure promotion back to the top flight.