One thing that Connor Barron has shown, is that domestic players can raise their game after joining Rangers.
The Scotland Under-21 international has always looked promising, however, the way that he has taken charge of the Light Blues’ midfield under Philippe Clement has shown that mentality is just as important as ability.
Rangers have been linked with another young, Scottish talent this summer in the shape of Lennon Miller, who has continued where he left off last season with scouts from Auchenhowie already tracking the teenage sensation.
Lennon Miller shows Rangers move qualities
A man of the match display against Hearts on his 18th birthday was a typical example of what he is capable of and just how rounded he is as a midfielder.
He walked off Fir Park with the most chances created and with the most tackles made.
Motherwell would want a fee that would break the £3m Celtic paid for David Turnbull, but can Rangers really afford to miss out on such a generational talent?
A quick look at the Premier League and Serie A highlights how the stock of Scottish footballers has risen and, in particular, midfielders.
Billy Gilmour being the latest who could move to Napoli and be joined by Scott McTominay.
Not that his dad and well-respected former professional footballer, is expecting his son to jump ship anytime soon:
“You see things coming up on Twitter and different Facebook groups,” father Lee said on the Scottish Football Podcast.
“But Lennon’s quite happy doing what he’s doing just now. He’s doing fine. He’s in a team where he’s allowed to play. He’s enjoying his time at Motherwell just now.
“He’s been trusted as a first-team player and he’s just loving playing first-team football. We’ll see what happens going forward.”
Why Miller should be last minute Rangers target
Lennon Miller is a great example of the type of deal that Rangers don’t do but should more often.
Buy Miller and loan him straight back to Motherwell for at least another season.
His ability suggests that he could play regularly for Rangers, however, if he were to stay put, he would play every week and continue to thrive under the pressure of being the main man.
A three of Barron, Miller and Mohamed Diomande has everything that a midfield needs.
Cast your mind back over 20 years and Dick Advocaat put his trust in Barry Ferguson and it paid off handsomely as he brought trophy, after trophy back to Ibrox.
There are some players who thrive in the limelight.
Barron is the perfect example of a player who has taken the step up and grabbed every chance with both hands.
Many would have thought that he would have been little more than a squad player but he is now one of the first names on the teamsheet.
There is no reason why Miller couldn’t be either as the clock ticks towards transfer deadline day with Scotland’s hottest prospect still up for grabs.
