Concrete contact claim made as Atalanta and Roma want to sign Rangers forward
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Serie A side Atalanta and Roma are keen to secure Rangers striker Ross McCausland.
Italian media reported on November 21 that there had been no concrete contact from any club.
Both teams in the Europa League will continue to keep an eye on the 20-year-old striker.
Securing the talent of a promising player like McCausland will no doubt attract the attention of clubs such as Atalanta and Roma, with Rangers particularly interested in the player’s successful debut and subsequent call-up to the Northern Ireland club.
Considering that, they may face a difficult task in retaining him.
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Rangers’ efforts to retain McCausland have been further complicated by interest from Serie A clubs.
Italian clubs are known for their scouting prowess and their willingness to invest in emerging talents may present tempting offers that could sway the player’s decision.
To retain McCausland, Rangers will likely need to employ a multi-faceted strategy perhaps by offering a competitive and appealing contract extension that could demonstrate the club’s commitment to his development.
Providing assurances regarding potential playing time and outlining the role he could play in the team’s future success may also influence his decision.
Establishing a clear pathway for career progression within the Rangers setup and emphasising the positive aspects of his current development at the club may play a crucial role in convincing him to extend his stay.
Rangers face a fight to hold onto Northern Ireland international Ross McCausland, with a number of clubs interested in snapping up the player including Serie A sides Atalanta and Roma.
The young Gers ace was handed his senior Northern Ireland debut in the 4-0 Euro 2024 qualifying defeat to Finland.
Clubs have been impressed with the 20-year-old’s progress, although the Scottish Premiership side are determined to hold onto the winger whose contract expires at the end of the 2023/24 season.
While talks over a new three-year deal continue, Premier League outfit Brentford are monitoring developments, but it’s understood that Jose Mourinho’s Roma and Atalanta are also admirers.
Rangers could lose their promising star for a cut-price compensation sum of around £300,000 next summer.
Atalanta and Roma sit fifth and seventh in Serie A after 12 matches.
McCausland was an unused substitute in Northern Ireland’s 2-0 win over Denmark on Monday night.
His senior international bow came just a few days after he made his first competitive start for the Gers.
The former Linfield man must wait a little longer to make his Northern Ireland debut at Windsor Park.
McCausland also played for his country at Under-16, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 level.
The winger took part in a training camp with the senior squad back in the summer but his rapid development at Ibrox encouraged O’Neill to hand him a starting spot on Friday.
O’Neill has high hopes for McCausland, however he has also stated that the winger remains a raw talent on the international stage and still has much more learning to do.
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