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Rangers target Joleon Lescott on free transfer from Aston Villa - report

Rangers have earmarked Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott as the final piece of their summer transfer campaign, Press Association Sport reports, after nearing a deal for Preston striker Joe Garner.

Lescott is believed to be their top defensive target despite Philippe Senderos joining Rangers for a week's training on Monday.

The Aston Villa centre-back -- a former Everton teammate of Rangers assistant boss David Weir -- reportedly is available on a free transfer following his club's relegation from the Premier League.

Rangers are keen to take the 34-year-old former England international to Glasgow to compete with Danny Wilson, Rob Kiernan and Clint Hill for a central defensive place.