Rangers are reportedly leading the chase to sign Dundee midfielder Lyall Cameron on a pre-contract agreement, as per The Scottish Sun.
The report (10 January) claims the Gers are planning a “stunning” move to secure the 22-year-old ahead of the summer window. If Cameron were to join Rangers before the start of next season, Dundee would be entitled to a compensation fee, much like the deal that brought Connor Barron to Ibrox from Aberdeen.
Lyall Cameron: Rangers’ Next Connor Barron?
Connor Barron followed a similar path during the last transfer window, with Rangers signing him from Aberdeen and a tribunal determining a guaranteed fee for the Dons (Daily Record, 31 December).
Initially a key figure under Philippe Clement, Barron started 12 of Rangers’ first 13 league games this season. However, his role has since diminished, with the Light Blues’ midfield now flourishing under Mohamed Diomande and Nicolas Raskin.
Rangers’ improved performances with this duo in midfield demonstrate the club’s sharp recruitment strategy. Adding Cameron could represent another savvy long-term investment as Rangers plan for the future under sporting director Nils Koppen.
Cameron’s Rise at Dundee
Having progressed through Dundee’s youth academy, Cameron broke into the first team a couple of years ago and has since become a pivotal player. This season, he has impressed with eight goals and seven assists in 27 appearances across all competitions.
With limited funds at their disposal, Rangers’ strategy of targeting promising young talent like Cameron seems both logical and strategic.
