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Rangers linked with National League star amid Championship interest

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Rangers have been linked with National League starlet Josh Stones according to Football Insider as Giovanni van Bronckhorst looks set to cast his net to secure the rising talent it seems.

Although there are other clubs in the hunt for the talented striker, with Wigan and Blackburn being linked with the 18-year-old. Former Celtic coach Tony Mowbray is the manager at Blackburn now and he could present the player with a solid offer, especially considering how close they are to being promoted.

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The development is an interesting one, especially since the Ibrox side seems to have a surplus of strikers in the youth ranks at the moment.

With Tony Weston and Juan Alegria being in excellent form for the B team so far this season, adding another for next season could suggest a potential step up for Weston or Alegria.

Rangers have been linked with National League striker Josh Stones despite Championship interest

Stones has scored one goal in 13 appearances for Guiseley this season and he has reportedly impressed Rangers scouts.

Signing talents from England has worked out well for us recently, with the success of Calvin Bassey being key to how we have played recently.

A club like Rangers should be a bigger draw in comparison to Championship sides and this will surely be on the youngster’s mind if an offer goes in.

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Gio looks certain to overhaul the playing squad in the summer transfer window and rejig it to his liking. The performances in Europe have been excellent and there is a chance of glory this season.

it could very well turn out to be our finest ever season.

Meanwhile, Rangers have drawn Braga in the Europa League quarter-finals as a route to the final has been mapped out.