Following the signing of Connor Barron, former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has disclosed what he knows about the Ibrox club’s transfer policy.
In their respective efforts to completely restructure the first-team roster over the summer, Philippe Clement and Nils Koppen have gotten off to a fast start with their transfers.
The two have already brought former AC Milan player Clinton Nsiala and Brazilian left-back Jefte to the Rangers, and it is expected that Hamza Igamane will follow them the following week.
However, Scottish midfielder Barron, who left Aberdeen for free at the conclusion of his contract, is the newest addition to the Gers squad.
He signed on Thursday. In that he is a young, homegrown player, Barron signed a four-year contract that marks a shift in strategy for the Rangers.
Ferguson revealed the Rangers’ transfer outlook. “While the board is making plans to check out of Ibrox for four weeks, it was good to see Connor Barron checking in,” writes Barry Ferguson in his weekly piece.
For a while now, I’ve been admiring this young player’s appearance, and he fits the profile that the team need to be trying to add more frequently.
Without a doubt, the squad I was a member of had plenty of international flair. The foundation of those high-profile foreign arrivals, however, was always a Scottish core that was familiar with the team and knew Glasgow’s workings.
As time went on, players like Pedro Mendes, Arthur Numan, Ronald de Boer, and Kris Boyd became just as significant as Kenny Miller, Kris Boyd, and Stevie Naismith.
“Going forward, I understand the club wants to sign at least one homegrown player each season, and I think that’s important.”
I’m sure young Connor will fit right in, even though he’s the first for a while.
Rangers go back to a seldom-used route The Glasgow goldfish bowl was known for bringing out the greatest Scottish talent, which Rangers were known for nurturing into more established names.
Ferguson mentions certain players as prime examples, such Steven Naismith and Kris Boyd, who were both brought in from Kilmarnock following strong débuts.
Yet, the Rangers have progressively ignored the home market in favor of looking for players throughout the world since that time, which was eighteen years ago.
Actually, since 2019, Rangers has only added two Scottish-born players: John Souttar from Hearts and Scott Wright from Aberdeen.
Although the news that Ferguson says the team is once again committed to recruiting players who they know can succeed in the Scottish Premiership may not sit well with the team’s supporters, it is encouraging.
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