NafisaRangers supporters have been handed a major talking point after one of their long-linked transfer targets made a revealing admission about his future and his connection to Ibrox.
The midfielder in question has already established himself in Italian football, earned an important leadership role at Bologna and attracted repeated transfer speculation involving the Glasgow club.
But it is his latest comments that will have caught the attention of the Rangers faithful, particularly those hoping to see the club bring in a midfielder capable of making a major difference.
Lewis Ferguson has never hidden his connection to Rangers, with his family background providing an obvious link to the Ibrox side. Now, the Scotland international has gone a step further by openly discussing the possibility of eventually joining the club.
Asked specifically about Rangers during an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Ferguson delivered an answer that will certainly excite supporters.
“Rangers? Let’s just say I’ll go there sooner or later; I know it’ll happen someday. The rest is today: now we’ve recovered and we have to take advantage of the momentum.”
That is a significant admission from the 27-year-old, who has repeatedly been linked with a potential return to Scottish football.
Rather than dismissing the speculation, Ferguson has effectively told Rangers supporters that he expects to represent their club at some point in his career.
It is the sort of message that will naturally generate excitement around Ibrox, especially given the midfielder’s growing reputation in Italy.
Ferguson has become an important figure at Bologna, making close to 150 appearances for the Serie A side despite suffering a serious knee injury two seasons ago.
He has featured ten times in the league during the ongoing campaign and has captained the Italian club on numerous occasions.
His leadership qualities are particularly evident, and he clearly takes pride in the responsibility he has been given at Bologna.
Speaking about the team’s leadership group, Ferguson said:
“Let’s say we’re a team of captains. There’s me, there’s Orsolini, and there’s the captain of captains, Lollo De Silvestri: he’s amazing in terms of his passion. He doesn’t play much, but this, the way he is, sets an example. He organizes, manages, speaks, helps.”
That experience could make him an attractive addition to Derek McInnes’ Rangers squad.
Ferguson is a technically capable midfielder with experience at a high level, while his ability to take responsibility and influence teammates would offer something valuable to a Rangers side looking to strengthen its midfield.
Comparisons with Celtic captain Callum McGregor will inevitably enter the conversation among supporters, particularly because both are Scottish midfielders known for their leadership and influence.
However, Ferguson has not claimed to be better than McGregor, and his latest interview was about his future rather than making comparisons with Celtic’s captain.
What is undeniable is that Ferguson has developed into a highly regarded midfielder in Italy, and Rangers would be getting a player with considerable experience if they eventually secured his signature.
His connection to Ibrox also goes beyond ordinary transfer speculation.
Ferguson is the nephew of Barry Ferguson, the former Rangers captain and one of the club’s most recognisable figures. That family connection has helped fuel suggestions that Lewis could eventually follow in his uncle’s footsteps.
His latest comments will only strengthen that belief among the Rangers support.
However, there is still a major obstacle standing between Ferguson and an immediate Ibrox arrival.
Sport Witness report that a deal is unlikely to happen anytime soon because of the midfielder’s valuation and Bologna’s contractual position.
His current agreement runs until the summer of 2028, with the Italian club also holding an option to extend it by another year.
At 27, Ferguson is also at a stage of his career when Bologna have little reason to let him leave cheaply, particularly given his importance to the team.
That means Rangers would likely need to make a substantial financial commitment to bring him back to Scotland.
For now, there is no confirmed agreement between the clubs, no completed transfer and no indication that an imminent announcement is around the corner.
But Ferguson has given Rangers supporters something they did not have before: a direct admission that he expects to play for the club one day.
Whether that happens in January, next summer or further down the line remains uncertain.
One thing is clear, though. The Bologna midfielder has openly left the door open to Ibrox, and his message will give the Rangers faithful plenty to discuss as speculation over his future continues.
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