Celtic are not hopeful about their chances of clinching a deal for Hibernian midfielder John McGinn this summer. According to recent reports, the Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that it would be difficult to bring the Hibs midfielder to Parkhead during this summer transfer period which will be music to the ears of the Gers chiefs if they are still serious about landing the player. The Bhoys had already tabled two separate bids for the player so far but in vain. However, Rodgers has refused to rule out a third offer for the Scottish prospect. McGinn is about to enter the final year of his contract which is why the Hibs should look to sell him this summer or risk losing him on a free transfer next year. The Glasgow-born talent had featured in 43 matches at Easter Road, finding the back of the net 6 times while creating 8 assists in all competitions. In a recent interview, Rodgers shed on some light on the situation and was quoted to have said, “I am distant from that, so time will tell. “That’s something for the clubs to organise. I coach the team, I manage the team. We target players but ultimately any agreements have to be between the two clubs. “We respect John’s still very much a Hibs player and unless there’s an agreement…like I say, it’s going to be a difficult one. That’s really between the clubs.” The Scottish midfield enforcer has put in a number of match-winning performances for Hibs during the course of last season which has not gone unnoticed by other clubs. Amidst all the current conundrum, Rangers, who were reported to be interested in McGinn in the recent past, might look at the prospect of making a renewed run to bag the midfielder. The Light Blues are in need of a creative force in midfield but McGinn could be a gamble as he has still not proven his worth at the top level. The addition of McGinn will definitely bolster Gerrard’s options at the Ibrox Stadium. The Teddy Bears have some promising midfield talents in their ranks such as Scott Arfield, Ovie Ejaria, Josh Windass and Jordan Rossiter who are all vying for a place in the middle of the park in Gerrard’s starting XI. The potential acquisition of McGinn will undoubtedly improve their side and add more competition for places within the Gers squad. Read More: Rangers Reunited With Their 36 Y/O Former Defensive Ace: Master Stroke By Steven Gerrard? At 23, the Hibs star will only improve and has his prime years ahead of him which Rangers should look to benefit from, in the next few seasons. Only time will tell what lies ahead in the future of McGinn and whether he ends up sealing a move to the Ibrox before the start of the new season. The post Rangers Should Reignite Interest In Scottish Ace After Celtic’s Failed Bid: Risk Worth Taking For Gerrard? appeared first on The 4th Official.
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