Connor Barron and Mohamed Diomande in the middle might be the backbone of this Rangers club for many years to come, despite the fact that they are still very much a team in transition.
Both players became part of that significant summer roster change.
The former follows in the footsteps of former Aberdeen captain Ryan Jack, who, following an outstanding loan spell from FC Nordsjaelland in the second half of the previous season, secured a permanent £4.5 million transfer.
Connor Barron, who has been a constant presence and is among the first names on Philippe Clement’s squad sheet, has won praise from Jack, the former Rangers player, after all doubts about his ability to transition from Pittodrie to Ibrox were allayed.
Fans haven’t seen much of Barron’s midfield partner this season, but two technically gifted and resilient 22-year-olds should set the groundwork for a new team to be built from the ashes of the previous administration. Rangers hero Barry Ferguson predicted Mohamed Diomande to reach new heights, but his form has been inconsistent since then.
At the Rangers, Lennon Miller would start ahead of Mohamed Diomande and Connor Barron.
But there is one player in the Scottish Premiership who can take Diomande and Barron out of Clement’s starting lineup.
That’s Andy Halliday’s take, anyway. The former Gers stalwart is speechless and in awe of the extraordinary maturity that Motherwell’s 18-year-old Lennon Miller demonstrated.
When asked if Miller would start for the Rangers, Halliday responds, “Oh aye, every week for me, personally.” “He’s playing, it doesn’t matter who it is.”
Miller, who has already made over 30 Premiership games, continues to baffle many who questioned if his elevation to Motherwell’s first team would be a classic example of “too much, too soon.”
Meanwhile, Nils Koppen, the head of recruitment, is eager to bring the greatest young Scottish talent to Rangers. Thus, it shouldn’t be shocking that the Glasgow giants have been keeping an eye on Miller lately.
If Halliday is right, his former employers would probably need to pay Motherwell close to £4 million in order to persuade the team to make a big profit.
Even though another adolescent midfielder who left Fir Park for Ibrox did not have many opportunities, the veteran is sure that Miller would succeed enormously again at his former haunt.
Bailey Rice declined a new contract with The Steelmen in order to join the Gers back in 2022.
Rangers have previously been pushed by Barry Ferguson to sign Motherwell’s wonderkid.
“I’ve been grieving for Scottish clubs, especially Celtic and Rangers, for a very long time,” Halliday continues. Lennon Miller and Bailey Rice were teammates on the Motherwell squad, but Bailey Rice seemed to be superior to Miller.
“Now have a look at the two of them. Bailey Rice most likely played three meaningless minutes games with the Rangers.
“In my opinion, Leonard is the best young golfer in Scotland without a doubt. There doesn’t seem to be anyone even close.
“Motherwell has long been among the best teams in Scotland when it comes to providing opportunities for young players.”
It’s interesting to remember that a few months ago, a legitimate Ibrox icon pushed the Rangers to chase two of the country’s budding stars. With Connor Barron, Rangers took former captain Ferguson’s counsel to heart.
If Miller is going to be their newest project acquisition, only time will tell.
Ferguson told the Daily Record, “The young man who has jumped out at me every time I have seen him play is Lennon Miller.” “The Motherwell child is incredibly talented. I was present at the Ibrox game when he made his league debut off the bench.
“He was sixteen years old. It was very entertaining to watch. I could tell there was a player there right away.
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