There’s a straightforward point behind all this: players have short careers and they’ll generally chase the highest level they can reach. I don’t see Ferguson wanting to step down leagues to come here, whereas Raskin strikes me as someone looking to move upwards and better himself. That matters when we decide whether to pursue, hold out for a fee or walk away.

On Ferguson — will he come?

Age and ambition are key. A signing like Ferguson would need convincing reasons to drop a level, and it isn’t enough to assume he’d be willing just because we’re Rangers. If Bologna — Bolgogna in your post — are asking top money, we might not be the ones to meet it. I don’t think that’s a criticism of the player or club; it’s realistic about where careers sit and what players expect at certain stages.

Raskin: form, position and potential

Raskin hasn’t quite looked like his best self, but a lot of that is tactical. Where you play a midfielder and the quality around him changes how he shows up. I buy the argument that he’d want to move up and test himself at a higher level — that’s normal. If he wants to go, the sensible thing is to get the best price for him rather than cling on for sentiment’s sake.

Spend smart, build the whole team

Throwing £17–20m at one player is tempting if he’s a difference-maker, but is it the best use of that cash? I’d rather spread that money across a few positions — the likes of Dahl, Dragović and others you mentioned — so the whole XI improves, not just one midfield spot. Depth matters. Balance matters. We should be looking at long-term squad strength, not one marquee bandage for a hole.

At the end of the day I’ll back the players who arrive and the ones the club want once it’s clear we’re building a coherent team. For now, be realistic about what players want, where we can compete financially and how to spend to make the biggest collective gain.

Written by Angus1812: 28 July 2026

Tags: transfers tactics