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Lewis Ferguson collars dad Derek for dropping Rangers transfer bombshells

The Bologna star was heavily linked with a sensational summer move to Ibrox as his old man fuelled speculation

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 9:30 PM
Lewis Ferguson collars dad Derek for dropping Rangers transfer bombshells
Key Things to Know
  • Lewis Ferguson confirmed summer talks over a transfer to Rangers never came close to materializing.
  • The 27-year-old midfielder decided to remain on a permanent basis with Serie A club Bologna.
  • His father, Derek Ferguson, had previously claimed personal terms were verbally agreed with Rangers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson has clarified that a rumored permanent transfer to Rangers never came close to materializing during the summer window. Despite claims from his father, Derek Ferguson, suggesting terms had been verbally agreed to join Derek McInnes' side, the 27-year-old Scotland international chose to stay in Serie A after holding positive discussions with his club management.

Ferguson stated that Bologna was unwilling to let him leave and that he remains settled in Italy. However, speaking ahead of Scotland's Nations League match against Switzerland, the former Aberdeen player acknowledged that playing for boyhood club Rangers remains a future ambition.

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