I discussed Rangers transfer with Coady - he's 100% keen
The Ibrox club have been linked with a deal to sign the centre-back from Leicester City.
Former Ibrox striker Defoe is desperate to see Russell Martin land the defender on a long-term deal.
And after appearing on TV coverage with Coady, to cover England's under-21 Euro Championship final win, Defoe has revealed his Rangers talks with the stopper.
'I spoke to Conor and we had a good conversation about Rangers," Defoe told the Daily Record.
'He knows how big the club is and I think he's the perfect fit for Rangers. I've obviously spoken to him and I just hope the deal gets done now. I told him how big Rangers are. I said: 'Trust me, Rangers are bigger than most Premier League clubs'.
'I told Conor that I wish I'd gone there five years before I did. Conor is keen on the move, 100 percent. Obviously, they have to sort out a few things with Leicester and I'm not sure what is going on with that.
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'But honestly, his eyes lit up. He said to me: 'J, if I get the chance to play for a club like that, it would be unbelievable'.
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