Rangers failed to pursue Lewis Ferguson despite transfer agreement

Rangers opted not to submit a formal bid to Bologna for Lewis Ferguson despite the midfielder reaching an agreement to join the club this summer. Derek Ferguson, the player’s father, stated that the move is unlikely to be revived during the January window. Elsewhere, Besiktas did not meet the £20m valuation for Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin, while manager Derek McInnes indicated that updates regarding the future of defender John Souttar will follow early next week. Celtic failed to reach an agreement with Torino for Gvidas Gineitis, as the Italian side kept their valuation at £13m. Additionally, former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan praised the current recruitment efforts of the club. Managers Hibernian and Preston North End are reportedly monitoring Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans as a potential future candidate.

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