London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/17/2010 -- Tommy Smith is reportedly in line to become Rangers first new signing of the summer, becoming the first player to join the club on a permanent basis in two years.

Coach Ian Durrant revealed on Tuesday the SPL champions had lodged two offers for unnamed players, as negotiations also continue to bring Rapid Vienna Nikica Jelavic in.

Smith, who Rangers previously had an offer rejected for by the Championship side, now appears to be one of the names in the frame. The 30-year-old, who can play up front or on the right wing.

The one-time England Under-21 international enjoyed the best years of his career with Watford, playing for the Hornets in two spells from 1997 to 2003 and 2006 to 2009. Having started as a youngster at Vicarage Road, Smith made a total of 286 appearances, scoring 64 times.

Smith also spent a season with Sunderland and two with Derby County in between his time with Watford, before moving to Portsmouth for £1.8 million in August 2009. He played 18 times, scoring once, as the south coast club were relegated from the top flight and was also in their team for their opening Championship game against Coventry at the weekend.

As for Jelavic, there has still been no resolution on the players wrangle for a pay-off from Rapid before he completes his move to Scotland. The Croatian is also on international duty, where he will be part of Slaven Bilics team to play Slovakia in Bratislava on Wednesday night.

Another forward option for Gers boss Walter Smith could be Arsenal youngster Nacer Barazite, who played 80 minutes of a 2-1 friendly loss at Glentoran for a young Light Blues side on Tuesday night.

The Dutch player, who can play on either flank or up front, looked impressive and could be set for a season-long loan deal at Ibrox, as Arsene Wenger looks to give him further first team experience.

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