Rangers are looking to sign Aberdeen midfielder Connor Barron

Rangers saluted over 'smart' summer transfer move as Connor Barron update emerges

Dan is a sports writer and broadcaster, who wrote for Breaking Media Limited's club sites between May 2024 and May 2025. Graduating from the University of Huddersfield in 2018 with First Class Honours in Sports Journalism, Dan has worked with several EFL clubs, as well as with BBC Radio, talkSPORT and TNT Sports. He previously resided in Sydney, Australia, where he continued his career as a freelance writer and broadcaster in various sports.

Published on:

13 Jun 2024, 1:10 am

Jonny McFarlane has praised Rangers for their "smart" transfer business as the club close in on Connor Barron.

In a post on X [12 June], journalist McFarlane hailed the potential capture of the Aberdeen man as Philippe Clement looks to build his squad.

Rangers reportedly lead the race to sign Barron [Scottish Sun], who is prepared to fly home early from a holiday in Portugal to complete a medical at Ibrox.

The post, in response to The Rangers Review, who published an article by Chris Jack on the out-of-contract star's potential switch, read: "A smart signing for Rangers if they can get it over the line."

Connor Barron could be latest through the Rangers door

While available as a free agent with Rangers leading the race, Barron would notably require a compensation fee to Aberdeen as he is aged just 21.

He is also wanted by clubs in England and Italy, but is a proven Scottish Premiership player who could grow into the void left by Ryan Jack, with the Light Blues having seen him and John Lundstram depart for free this summer.

With 29 appearances in 2023-24, the youngster was nominated for the SFWA Young Player of the Year award.

Connor Barron is set to move to Ibrox from Aberdeen as a free agent

Derek Ferguson has been among those to speak in glowing terms of the midfield man, claiming he was "very impressed" by Barron's displays at Pittodrie in the most recent season.

A considerable overhaul is required at Ibrox this summer with Clement under pressure to deliver a fast start, as the club aim to topple Celtic once more.

In other Rangers news, one player is keen to link up with his former Gers manager.

For more Rangers news, follow us on Facebook or join our brand new WhatsApp Channel for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.

Rangers

Aberdeen

Jonny McFarlane

Philippe Clement

Connor Barron