Rangers have rejected reports suggesting that Rory Wilson has turned down a new deal at the club as the young striker continues to be linked to teams in the Premier League.
Heart & Hand host David Edgar asked the club about reported interest in the youngster as reports intensify surrounding Aston Villa in particular.
However, with the likes of Man City, Liverpool and Man United also linked, it’s clear that there is much competition for the 16-year-old striker, who has scored 40 goals in the club’s youth ranks this season.
Reports then emerged in Football Insider suggesting that Rangers had offered Rory Wilson a lucrative deal that would see him become the highest paid youngster in the club’s history.
That report would then go on to claim that Rory Wilson turned the contract down before making mention of rules down south that prevent footballers signing new deals until they turn 17.
Rory Wilson can sign a deal at Rangers after turning 16 in January but will need to move down south on a scholarship as a result.
Rangers claim Rory Wilson has not rejected new deal
However, Rangers have now dispelled claims a contract has been rejected by suggesting to Heart & Hand that as things stand, Rory Wilson has not yet turned down a deal at Ibrox.
“I asked the club about this and they said that he hasn’t turned down any offer contrary to some reports on Twitter,” said David Edgar, on the Heart & Hand Daily Update available to Patreon subscribers.
“But of course there may well be interest. Rangers would be due a development fee of around £200-£300k which in terms of his long-term potential isn’t anywhere near what the club value him.
“Talks are still ongoing between the club and the player but he does have other interest, there’s no getting away from that.
“Hopefully he’ll sign a new deal at Rangers, with the pathway significantly better at Rangers although we can’t compete with the riches on offer.
“Talks are still ongoing although there is very much live interest from Premier League clubs and the young man has quite a big decision to make.”
Meanwhile, an overachieving Premier League side are the latest to be linked with a move for a reported Premiership Rangers youth target.
