Rangers are negotiating with Celtic to recruit a “excellent” 21-year-old free agent.

Rangers are negotiating with Celtic to recruit a “excellent” 21-year-old free agent.

Rangers are apparently interested in bringing a “excellent” 21-year-old diamond to Ibrox during the summer transfer window, but Celtic are among the clubs competing. Rangers Transfer News Regardless of what happens between now and the end of the season, the Gers may require a number of fresh recruits to find another gear under Philippe Clement.

Ben Johnson, a West Ham utility midfielder who can play in both defence and midfield, has been linked with a move to Ibrox in the summer. When his contract expires, the Englishman will be available for free transfer, and he is regarded as the club’s next Calvin Bassey.

Levski Sofia defender Jose Cordoba is another player who Rangers are thought to be eyeing up, with the 22-year-old appearing six times in the UEFA Europa Conference League this season.

There are also temporary deals that the Gers may attempt to make permanent at the end of the season, with Oscar Cortes being one such example. Injuries have limited his playing time since joining during the January transfer window, but he appears to have done enough for the club to wish to keep him. Rangers consider “excellent” Aberdeen treasure. According to Football League World, Rangers are interested in signing Aberdeen youngster Connor Barron in the summer window, as the player is out of contract this summer. According to the source, Swansea City’s interest “remains” – they had previously rejected a £500,000 approach – but “Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers are monitoring Barron”.

Importantly, it goes on to add that “whilst they remain in dialogue over an extension, Barron will be free to talk to other clubs, and if he does depart, Aberdeen will only be entitled to training compensation should the academy graduate move on.”

Barron is still a young player learning his trade, but he has already demonstrated that he is an exciting talent who can compete in the Scottish Premiership, making three appearances this season and completing 88.2% of his passes, as well as six appearances in the Conference League. Andy Halliday, a former Rangers midfielder, has previously praised him, saying, “To be honest, I thought Connor Barron was the best player on the pitch on Saturday.” And he is out of contract in the summer. I’m not trying to entice him away from Aberdeen, but I always believe these are the no-brainers that Celtic and Rangers should be searching for, especially when they’re attempting to.

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