Rangers transfer news as Arian Allen signs four-year contract at Ibrox from Everton
Arian Allen has signed a four-year contract after sealing his transfer to Rangers from Everton, according to Glasgow World.
The website reported [20 February] that, following the club’s official announcement, the 16-year-old will remain at Ibrox until 2028 at least, joining up with Steven Smith’s Under 18s.
Allen has been described as a “dynamic” forward, capable of playing anywhere across the frontline, having emerged as a potential future star during a six-year stay at Goodison Park.
The youngster has already been involved in four U18s games this season, amassing 60 minutes as a substitute at a level much higher expected of him, even bagging one assist in those games.
Rangers claim potential future Ibrox star
Rangers fans should certainly be excited about the potential of 16-year-old Allen, who has expressed his delight in making the switch to Scotland from Merseyside.
The deployment of youngsters by Philippe Clement so far this season should give the new transfer every hope that he can find a route to the senior team with enough hard work and development.
Ross McCausland is the prime example that it is possible to earn a senior debut under the current manager, having also gone on to make his international debut with Northern Ireland.
Robby McCrorie, Dujon Sterling, Leon King, Mohammed Diomande and Oscar Cortes are all examples of the trust Clement holds in his youngsters at the club, and Allen could be the next biggest talent at Ibrox.
Of course, Allen will need a couple of years to develop properly and learn the Rangers way, but there are very real opportunities for him to perform for one of the biggest clubs in the UK, a chance not offered to many young talents.
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