Lewis Ferguson’s agent, Bill McMurdo, has dismissed speculation linking the Bologna captain with a return to Scotland and a move to Rangers this summer. The comments came in response to recent reports suggesting the Glasgow club could make a move for the 26-year-old midfielder.
Ferguson has been a key player for Bologna since joining from Aberdeen in 2022, contributing to the club’s qualification for the Champions League and a Coppa Italia triumph. However, his game time has been somewhat managed this season, with 42 appearances across all competitions but falling short of 3,000 minutes played, partly due to recovery from an ACL injury sustained in early 2024. Despite this, he remains a valuable asset for the Serie A side.
The midfielder’s family has strong ties to Rangers, with several former players in the family, and Ferguson himself had previously expressed interest in joining the club before his move to Italy. However, McMurdo indicated that a return to the Scottish Premiership would not align with Ferguson’s ambitions at this stage of his career. According to Transfermarkt, Ferguson currently has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €20 million.
Speaking to Tuttomercatoweb, McMurdo clarified Ferguson’s priorities, stating that the player is seeking a move to a club competing in one of Europe’s top-five leagues. “Lewis has two years left on his contract,” McMurdo said. “We’ll meet with the club soon to assess whether they’d like to offer him a contract extension or let it expire.” He further emphasized Ferguson’s desire to play at the highest level, highlighting Italy and England as his preferred destinations.
McMurdo added that Ferguson is content at Bologna but remains open to new challenges that would allow him to further develop his career, provided any move is mutually beneficial. The agent indicated that Bologna would need to be willing to sell for Ferguson to move on, and that the player would be open to joining a bigger Italian club if an opportunity arose. This stance effectively rules out a transfer to Rangers, given their financial limitations and the competitive landscape of the Scottish Premiership.
