Philippe Clement, the manager of Rangers, has expressed his frustration over the financial implications of signing Scottish midfielder Connor Barron from Aberdeen. Clement described the situation as “crazy,” pointing out that it would have been cheaper for an English Premier League club to sign Barron than for Rangers, despite the significant financial disparity between the two leagues.
Aberdeen and Rangers are set to face a tribunal to determine the compensation fee for the 21-year-old, after Aberdeen rejected Rangers’ initial offer. Clement criticized the rules that make it more expensive to keep a Scottish player within Scotland compared to moving them abroad, arguing that such regulations discourage retaining talent in the Scottish Premiership.
Despite the ongoing dispute, Barron’s performances since joining Rangers have been promising, leading some to believe that the eventual fee will be worth it. However, the transfer window has been challenging for Clement, who has had to navigate a situation where he must sell players to fund new signings. The tribunal with Aberdeen only adds to the complications.
Derek Ferguson, a pundit for Ibrox News, has warned Aberdeen to be cautious about the outcome of the tribunal, stating that Rangers made a “very fair” offer for Barron. Former Hibernian striker Tam McManus has also praised Barron, calling him Rangers’ “best” signing of the summer due to his impressive start under Clement.
As the transfer window nears its end, Rangers are expected to be active in securing further reinforcements, especially after offloading Ben Davies to Birmingham City.
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