Rangers learn harsh £22m transfer lesson as Koppen ups the ante to twist knife into rivals

Rangers learn harsh £22m transfer lesson as Koppen ups the ante to twist knife into rivals

 

When Rangers missed out on Lewis Ferguson, many in the Ibrox camp felt we’d live to regret the day. The Bologna midfielder may have worn Aberdeen’s red, but make no mistake: Ferguson’s blood is blue, just like his father Derek and uncle Barry’s.

Rangers are feeling a bit nauseous after being voted Italy’s finest midfielder after a fantastic Serie A season, with £22 million linked to Juventus. It’s a familiar sensation for our Old Firm rivals, who are still disappointed that they were unable to capture Scotland international John McGinn before he moved to Champions League-bound Villa. We’ve heard a lot about the club’s need to sign the best homegrown players, and while Lewis Ferguson’s time in Italy was cut short by a terrible injury, there’s no doubting the midfielder’s abilities.

It has been a bitter lesson for Rangers, but as the club ups the ante in the transfer market, it looks that it is one we have learned from.
Rangers ready Aberdeen Barron blow
When ex-Aberdeen captain Ryan Jack chose to move to Rangers, it really did scar the Pittodrie support.

Rangers ready Aberdeen Barron blow
When ex-Aberdeen captain Ryan Jack chose to move to Rangers, it really did scar the Pittodrie support.

The Tartan Army, who had never forgiven the powerful Ibrox midfielder for the departure, booed Jacko whenever he passed by Union Street. Now, only weeks after Jack left Rangers despite getting a Scotland Euro 2024 call-up, it appears that the Gers will inflict even more anguish on the Aberdeen fans. Rangers have increased their offer to Connor Barron, an out-of-contract Scotland U21 international midfielder. This comes after reports last week that the player had decided to join Rangers after his current contract at Pittodrie expires.

The analogies to Jack are obvious, but if Rangers complete the transfer, they will reportedly beat out teams from Italy and England/Wales for the player’s services. It shows not only that Rangers have given the youngster assurances about his future and possibilities in Glasgow. However, the club has taken note of the success of players such as Lewis Ferguson and Josh Doig, both of whom were available at Ibrox, after leaving Scotland.

Gers suffer severe homegrown transfer
lessons.

After losing Ryan Jack, the Rangers hope to complete a deal for Connor Barron, which will alleviate Philippe Clement’s developing homegrown crisis.

UEFA squads require at least eight homegrown players in a squad of 25, with four of those being homegrown at each club. Homegrown refers to athletes that have spent at least three years training in their own country or with a club before turning 21. Beyond UEFA standards, homegrown ex-Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson has openly supported the move since Barron is a good player. Scotland has quality, as evidenced by Lewis Ferguson’s progress, and Rangers should pursue the top players coming out of the nation.

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