RANGERS FANS’ CONCERNS OVER DEREK McINNES LINK AS CELTIC TARGET RECEIVES £8M RIVAL OFFER
As the Scottish Premiership season draws to a close, Rangers and Celtic are already making plans for the summer transfer window. For Rangers, the search for a new full-time manager continues, with Derek McInnes once again being linked to the job. However, his previous decision to snub the role may be a hard one for supporters to get over.
According to Derek Ferguson, brother of interim manager Barry Ferguson, McInnes would be a good appointment for Rangers. “Domestically, he’d be a good appointment and would do better than the previous manager,” Ferguson told Ibrox News. “He’s been there and done it. My opinion was he would be a better option for Rangers than Clement, with more of a style of football, and he’d get us closer to Celtic.”
However, Ferguson also acknowledged that McInnes’ previous rejection of the job may be a stumbling block. “But he previously refused the job, and once you’ve done that it’s hard for supporters to get over it,” Ferguson said. “Ally McCoist got away with it, knocking Rangers back multiple times, but he turned out to be an absolute legend. McInnes would do a better job. But do I think it’ll happen? I don’t think so.”
Meanwhile, Celtic are facing competition for one of their top targets, Motherwell star Lennon Miller. The 18-year-old midfielder has been impressing for Motherwell, and Celtic are long-term admirers. However, French giants Lyon are also interested, and are reportedly ready to make an offer of £8m.
Miller has been in impressive form for Motherwell, contributing four goals and six assists in all competitions. His versatility has also caught the eye, with the midfielder able to play in attacking, central, and defensive midfield roles.
Celtic are expected to firm up their interest in Miller, but they will face stiff competition from Lyon. The French club’s offer of £8m may be too good for Motherwell to turn down, and Celtic will need to act quickly if they want to secure Miller’s signature.
As the summer transfer window approaches, it’s clear that both Rangers and Celtic have big plans. For Rangers, the search for a new manager continues, while Celtic are looking to strengthen their squad. With competition from European giants like Lyon, it’s going to be an interesting summer in Scottish football.