Smith reveals Stefanovic interest

Dejan Stefanovic has yet to start for Portsmouth this season

Rangers manager Walter Smith has confirmed his interest in Portsmouth left-back Dejan Stefanovic.

The 32-year-old has spent the past four seasons at Fratton Park after joining from Vitesse Arnhem but has not played yet in this campaign.

And Smith told Rangers News: "He is one of a few players we are looking at and will continue to look at until the transfer window is closed.

"We've been looking at some players but it doesn't necessarily mean we'll act."

Steven Smith is still missing with an injury picked up last season, with central defender Sasa Papac filling in at left-back.

"We have to continue to look for players for one or two positions where we feel we might be a little bit short," said Smith.

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He insisted that the result of Rangers' Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade does not hold the key to his spending plans.

Rangers lead 1-0 from the first leg and face a tough return match in Belgrade next Tuesday.

The winners of the tie will advance to the group stages and a likely eight-figure windfall.

"Some people are suggesting that subsequent transfers may be dependent on qualification to the Champions League group phase, but that's not the case," added Smith.