BREAKING NEWS:Teams in the USA and England are vying to recruit the highly-regarded Rangers wonder – report
Tom Bogert reports that Premier League academies and MLS clubs are showing interest in Rangers youngster Alexander Smith.
A journalist with The Athletic wrote on February 22, that the 15-year-old midfielder, who is highly regarded at Auchenhowie, is being watched by teams all over the world.
The Sun reports that after “some time” of tracking Smith from Rangers, Arsenal is reportedly preparing a six-figure compensation package in hopes of securing his signature.
Arsenal is in a fierce rivalry with young Rangers talent.
With so many teams vying for Smith’s signature, the Gers may find it challenging to hold onto such a remarkable talent.
During the East Mallorca Cup in Spain in April of last year, the 15-year-old stood out, winning four Man of the Match honors in five Rangers games. How high this young player’s ceiling can rise is unknown.
The wonderkid will fetch a sizable compensation money for the Ibrox side, but Rangers supporters will be sad to see such a promising young player leave the team.
With Ross McCausland serving as the ideal illustration, Philippe Clement has demonstrated that there is a direct route from the club’s academy to the first team.
Steven Davis, the interim manager, gave McCausland his first meaningful opportunity of the season, and since securing his place in the senior squad, he has only become better.
With eight more substitute appearances under his belt and 11 Scottish Premiership starts under his belt, he has demonstrated that Clement’s squad views age as nothing more than a number.
It is the player’s choice, of course, and it makes sense if he decides to walk away from all the opportunities that are presented to him, but he may still grow just as much if he stays in Scotland.
A “shock” development regarding goalie Jack Butland is now anticipated at Ibrox, according to other Rangers news.
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