According to the reports, Saints have tabled an offer of £40,000 for the former Manchester United midfielder. There were attempts to bring Rankin to Love Street in the summer of 2006 when he was still at Ross County, but instead he went to Caley Thistle.
Rankin is an attacking, creative midfielder - just what we needed until the signing of Andy Dorman. He's left footed and would be a good addition to the squad - but would leave us with nearly 10 central midfielders! If he did sign, his arrival would surely see some players heading for the exit door.
The story was in today's Star and also the Express - which have been reasonably reliable for Saints news in the past.