Findlay Curtis tipped for ‘big bucks’ Rangers exit after scenes away from Ibrox
Findlay Curtis could leave Rangers in the near future, it has been claimed.
The 19-year-old is currently away with Scotland, and he impressed in the Tartan Army’s 4-1 win over Curacao on 30 May.
He replaced the injured Billy Gilmour after 42 minutes and scored just three minutes later, which will only boost his selection chances at the World Cup.
The Ibrox sensation has now been tipped to make a ‘big bucks’ exit from the Govan outfit after his latest display on the international stage.
Rangers would not want to lose Curtis, as he represents the best talent that they have produced in a long time.
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What has been said about Curtis’ future?
Rangers are desperate to keep hold of Curtis, but it may not be in their control.
BBC Scotland pundit and ex-Gers coach Kevin Thomson believes that the winger could secure a lucrative move away from the Gers, if he has a good performance at the tournament.
| Curtis’ stats vs Curacao | |
| Goals | 1 |
| Pass accuracy | 91% |
| Chances created | 1 |
| Penalties won | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 4 |
Speaking on the Scottish Football Podcast on 1 June, he said: “Obviously I want to see him do really well for Rangers – and he certainly wouldn’t be moving unless it was for big bucks – but if he has a good World Cup, it wouldn’t surprise me if the big clubs start circling.”
Why Rangers can’t allow Curtis to leave
The Bears simply can’t afford to lose the Auchenhowie product, he is too valuable, on and off the pitch, for them to let him go.
For starters, he has shown that he can produce in the Scottish Premiership with Kilmarnock on loan, where he notched five goals and one assist.
Secondly, supporters would surely be furious if their homegrown star is allowed to leave as he looks destined for the top, hopefully, with the Ibrox side, rather than somebody else.
| Curtis’ stats at Kilmarnock | Scottish Premiership |
| Matches | 14 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Key passes | 17 |
| Crossing accuracy | 20.5% |
| xG created | 4.74 |
Danny Rohl needs to find a way to get him into the first-team fold and keep him satisfied so that he does not push for a departure anytime soon.
The Light Blues are working to tie him down to a new contract, but the player and his representatives could have all the leeway in those negotiations if he has a good tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
His loss would be softened by a huge amount of money coming through the door in G51, but it would ultimately not be worth it for the Bears.
They need to keep Curtis around at all costs, it is as simple as that, they can’t entertain offers, no matter how tempting that they may prove to be.
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