Rangers have been handed an unexpected boost following major developments in Italy regarding long-term target Lewis Ferguson.
According to a prominent report from Bologna-based newspaper Il Resto del Carlino, the 26-year-old Scotland international has already had discussions with the Serie A club over his future this summer.
Ferguson has rocked Bologna by signalling his firm desire to evaluate his options away from the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara this July.
With Rangers firmly credited with an active interest in bringing the former youth academy product back to Glasgow, Ferguson’s decision to lay down a marker to the Bologna hierarchy has thrown the doors wide open to a blockbuster summer chase.
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Il Resto del Carlino reports that before flying out to represent Scotland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ferguson held a crucial meeting with the Bologna chiefs.
During those high-stakes discussions, the midfield dynamo explicitly requested that the management allow him to fully take stock of the transfer situation in July and evaluate incoming proposals from big clubs and the English Premier League.
While Ferguson’s desire to consider his future at Bologna represents good news to Rangers, it appears the Scot is prioritising a move to the Premier League, as things stand.
Now back from his international duties, the midfielder’s desire to step up to a major institution has essentially put Europe’s elite on red alert.
While Rangers have a long-standing concrete admiration for the dominant box-to-box midfielder, they face stiff competition as a result of his declaration.
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Atalanta armed with mega war chest
While Rangers look on with intent, the biggest immediate threat to their pursuit comes from within Serie A itself.
Fresh off a massive financial windfall, Atalanta have launched serious enquiries into Ferguson’s availability this summer.
The Bergamo-based club are currently operating with an astronomical transfer kitty after orchestrating two monumental sales to the Premier League.
They have agreed to sell Ederson to Manchester United for £43million, while Chelsea have struck an agreement to sign Marco Palestra for £52million.
Armed with over £90m in cash, Maurizio Sarri’s recruitment team has identified Ferguson as a target to spearhead their newly vacant midfield engine room.
