Brentford are in talks to sign Lewis MacLeod from Rangers. The 20-year-old has been tipped to become one of the best midfield talents to emerge from Scotland and has been watched by Aston Villa, Burnley, Blackburn and Everton in recent months. However, Championship promotion hopefuls Brentford have made a move to sign him in January. Rangers star Lewis MacLeod has been attracting interest from a number of English clubs . The 20-year-old scores for Rangers during the Scottish League Cup quarter-final against St Johnstone . It is understood Brentford were alerted by coach David Weir, the former Rangers captain, who still keeps a close eye on Scottish football and has good contacts with his former club. Brentford hope to convince MacLeod that he has a better chance of regular football at Griffin Park and will join a team on the up rather than one struggling in the Premier League.
Lewis MacLeod is regarded as one of Scotland's finest young prospects . Rangers star has been watched by Villa, Burnley, Blackburn and Everton . League One club were alerted by coach and former Ibrox player David Weir .