Rangers are one of the many clubs interested in Queen’s Park prospect Callan McKenna but a deal looks unlikely, according to The Scottish Sun.
The newspaper reported via its live blog [31 January, 1:01pm] that the homegrown shot-stopper is set to choose between three Premier League outfits, with Manchester United leading the race for his signature.
It is understood that the sale of McKenna will earn Queen’s Park a minimum of £350,000, with multiple add-ons, including first-team progress and international caps, potentially raising the fee to well over £1million.
Celtic, Rangers, Brighton, Southampton and Burnley have all kept tabs on the 17-year-old, with Manchester City and Arsenal also interested too.
Missing out
The Gers are already stacked for goalkeeping options at Ibrox, with 25-year-old Robby McCrorie and 23-year-old Kieran Wright unable to get a look-in under Philippe Clement.
McKenna is one of the most sought-after young goalkeepers in all of Britain and would be a major coup for any European side. However, it is tough to battle against the likes of Man United when it comes to recruiting youngsters.
A youthful star like McKenna will often always be enthralled by the bright lights of Old Trafford, which is why a move to Ibrox seems improbable right now.
Having lost to a Scotland U19 international who earned his first cap at the age of 16 from Billy Stark, there will still be a great shame at Ibrox. Still, a young player has a tough decision when faced with a possible transfer fee of more than £1 million.
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