According to The Sun, Watford are readying a third bid for Rangers target Lewis Ferguson following their Premier League promotion. The Aberdeen sensation has exhibited his excellence in recent years and, therefore, is drawing interest from an array of suitors.
The 21-year-old midfield prodigy has been one of the most promising names of the 2020-21 Premiership season. He has not only scored 10 and assisted 5 times across competitions (stats via Transfermarket) but also flourished his all-round ability in the middle of the park. His game improved a lot compared to the past couple of campaigns and the Dons, therefore, are keen on making a significant financial profit if they are forced to sell their prized asset.
Ferguson joined Aberdeen three years ago upon the expiration of his Hamilton contract. He soon grabbed a starting role under Derek McInnes and has featured 124 times so far in Aberdeen colours. The Horners, meanwhile, are keen on bolstering the squad to cope up with Premier League football and have identified the youngster as one of their key transfer targets ahead of the upcoming term.
Predominantly a central midfielder, Ferguson is equally comfortable as a ‘number 10’ as well as a deep-lying playmaker. His versatility and work rate depict his adaptability in the modern-day game and the Reds, thus, value him higher than £2m – an amount Watford offered recently to secure his services.
Why Rangers Need To Step Up The Chase
Rangers, on the other hand, are well-equipped in the middle of the park but, at the same time, must keep on improving the squad. Champions League football is back at Ibrox after a decade, and the attraction of the same might lure in the Scotsman despite the charm and craze of Premier League.
Also while the Rangers midfield seems solid, there will be some sales in the summer transfer window. Also if Glen Kamara has a really good Euros, there is a chance Rangers might cash out for an incredible profit. Who better than Lewis Ferguson to come in as a replacement? Obviously, the financial part needs to make sense, but this should be under consideration by Gerrard.
Both his father Derek and uncle Barry played for the Gers. However, the latter won’t mind if his nephew opts for bitter rivals Celtic to develop his career.
“I don’t think he would have a problem with that. Just for the simple fact, I know a lot of people go on about his dad playing with Rangers. I’m his uncle and that I played with Rangers. In Lewis’ head, he wouldn’t even consider that. I know for a fact he is going to have options because obviously, Lewis is a top young player. We just need to wait and see but I don’t think that would cross his mind.”
Told Barry Ferguson while speaking to Go Radio.
While Celtic are yet to register their interest following a dreadful campaign, Rangers target Lewis Ferguson might end up down south if the Bears do not outbid the Hornets. They have already snapped up Nnamdi Ofoborh for next season, and it is to be seen now whether the Aberdeen prospect returns to Govan having been released by his boyhood club prior to his Hamilton move.
