How much Rangers would have to pay after SPFL outfit reject Serie A bid
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Rangers have lacked a Scottish core in the heart of their team for some time but it is something that Philippe Clement wants to put right.
The manager knows that the UEFA regulations dictate how his squad should be balanced, however, there is more to it than that.
Successful Rangers teams of the past have always had homegrown players throughout it, but it looks like they could be missing out on one of the most talented in the country.
Motherwell reject bid for Rangers linked Lennon Miller
Nils Koppen spoke about signing more players from the SPFL and recent transfer speculation suggests that Lyall Cameron is a target.
The Dundee midfielder spoke openly about earning a big move and of playing at a stadium like Ibrox on a regular basis.
It is Scotland Under-21 teammate Lennon Miller who is the hottest property north of the border though with Sky Sports reporting that Udinese have had a £2.5m bid rejected already.
If that is the starting price, Rangers will already be out of the running, the success of Lewis Ferguson, Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour in Serie A will also turn Miller's head.
The San Siro or the SMiSA Stadium, the Stadio Olimpico or the Scot Foam Stadium?
Decisions, decisions.
What has Patrick Stewart said about who Rangers are signing?
Patrick Stewart spoke at length about Rangers' rebuild, and one aspect that he specifically addressed in terms of the player trading model was Scottish players:
"The second category is talented Scottish players and we want a talented group of young Scottish players not just young players that are going to form the core of the squad," revealed the new CEO.
"And again two good examples we've got John Souttar and Connor Barron who are good examples of building that Scottish core. And it's really important that we have that for the identity of the football club.
"Also supporters, I believe, will want a team they can relate to and that reflects their identity and values as well and that does mean that we do need homegrown players.
"Also your UEFA has regulations or a number of homegrown players so we would need to do this anyway but it's more than just about ticking our compliance boxes, it's about creating a real identity and a core within the dressing room."
