Kevin Kyle holds talks with Rangers as club awaits Scottish FA decision

Kevin Kyle last played a competitive game in January 2011, playing for Hearts against St Johnstone.©SNS Group

Kevin Kyle has held talks with Rangers over a possible free transfer move.

The former Hearts striker, who has been training with St Johnstone, expressed an interest in joining the prospective Third Division side earlier this week.

STV understands the Scotland international met with club officials on Friday, as he looks to continue his career, and trained with the first team squad at Murray Park.

Kyle, 31, has struggled with a chronic hip injury which sidelined him for more than a year. His former Hearts team-mates Ian Black and Craig Beattie have been training with Rangers, with the former having already agreed a deal with the club.

It is understood former Hibernian keeper Graham Stack is also keen on moving to Ibrox, having left Easter Road in the summer.

Speaking earlier this week, Kyle said he was keen to sign for Rangers, if they are given Scottish FA membership.

“The physio I am working with knows a few people in football and I asked him if he could get an agent pal to speak to Rangers for me," he said.

“I wouldn’t cost the earth and, at the same time, Ally McCoist would know what he was getting.

"I would certainly be more than capable of doing a job for them and it might not be as stressful on my body playing in the Third Division.

“I’ve heard nothing back but it’s something I might pursue if nothing happens at St Johnstone.”

Kyle started his career with Sunderland, spending time on loan with Huddersfield Town, Rochdale and Darlington before moving to Coventry City in 2006.

After five goals in 47 appearances with the Sky Blues, he spent time on loan with Wolves and Hartlepool United before signing for Kilmarnock in 2009.

He played 48 times for the Rugby Park side, scoring 18, before a two-year spell with Hearts, in which he netted ten times in 22 appearances.

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