Rangers legend Barry Ferguson has admitted there’s a chance nephew Lewis could do the unthinkable and join rival Old Firm rivals Celtic.
Both Barry and brother Derek, Lewis’ dad, turned out for Rangers during their playing days with the former widely considered a club captain and Ibrox legend.
But when quizzed about the future of his nephew and rumours circulating about Celtic’s interest in the player, Ferguson refused to rule anything out.
The combative midfielder also believe that his nephew is “good enough” to play for both sides of the Old Firm
“Lewis is his own guy, he’d make his own decision,” said Ferguson [GO Radio Football Show 09/09/20].
“I don’t think it would be a factor in Lewis making that decision that his dad and his uncle played for Rangers.
“He’s got a good head on his shoulders and I don’t think that would worry him. Whether Celtic are interested in him, I don’t know, I know there’s been a lot of talk about Celtic and Rangers.
“If I’m being honest, I do think he’s good enough to play for both of those teams. Each year he’s improved and this season he’s had a real good start.
“I wouldn’t hold anything against him, I just want the best for him and for him to have a good career in the game. He’s done it the hard way, he let go by Rangers as a kid.
“He had that knock, went to Hamilton and worked his way up and got the move to Aberdeen.
“He’s flourished under Derek McInnes and I think if he keeps his form up that he’s shown, I think Aberdeen will find it hard to hold onto him.”
It’s a bold statement from Ferguson and one which may never be tested given Celtic have never been officially linked with the player.
Rangers however have been routinely linked with a move but as of yet nothing has materialised concerning last season’s Football Writers’ Scottish Young Player of the Year.
With Ferguson, 20, also contracted to Aberdeen until 2024 the Ibrox side may have to stump up if they want to prise one of Aberdeen’s biggest assets away from Pittodrie.
