Derek Ferguson responded to the report that Alexander Smith’s team, the Rangers, is likely to be the first to sign him to a professional deal, emphasizing the importance of competition.
The 15-year-old offensive midfielder was supposedly close to signing a contract with Arsenal [The Sun, 22 February], but on May 28, Fabrizio Romano revealed that the Light Blues were instead planning to fend off competitors and land one of Philippe Clement’s “top priorities.”
Ferguson is happy that Rangers are trying to retain talented players with the “right attitude” at the team, but he would like to see more progress made in the process so that academy graduates can challenge for playing time on the senior team.
He stated to Ibrox News in an exclusive interview: “Listen, we want good players to stay at the club.” Right-brained players are what we’re looking for.
Consequently, those kinds of individuals will sign a contract and show up. However, we require rivalry and lads who consistently perform well every week.
That hasn’t happened to us enough. There are boys who come and go from that first team; it’s like the hokey-cokey, you know? “We are looking for players who can enter the game and exert pressure on the other boys wearing that shirt, the starting lineup.
That is the main idea; obviously, we require that.
Alexander Smith dealt Rangers star Philppe Clement a major blow.
While Smith’s departure from the Premier League’s biggest clubs would have required a compensation payment, the club’s ability to stave off such interest seems to be a plus.
In a perfect scenario, athletes like the youngster would mature in Auchenhowie to the point where they might contribute to the Scottish Premiership before maybe making a major move for a significantly higher salary having contributed to Rangers’ success.
In order to catch up in terms of player trade, the Gers must make the most of their academy because they have lost far too many players for free in recent seasons.
Although this is just one stage in a bigger process that needs to get better, Clement should be satisfied if the Light Blues can close this deal.
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