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Rangers are interested in signing Matty Willock this summer after he was released by Manchester United, according to website Football Insider.
What’s the story?
Willock was one of the players announced to be let go by the English giants on Friday having failed to make the breakthrough at Old Trafford.
Football Insider reference Ibrox sources who have told them that the club are preparing a move for the 22-year-old, who is obviously now available on a free transfer this summer.
Willock has playing experience in Scotland having spent time out on loan at St Johnstone and St Mirren in recent seasons, making 26 appearances between the two clubs.
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Worth a move?
Players don’t last at Manchester United into their 20s unless they have some sort of talent but it’s fair to say that Willock might be operating at a level lower than Rangers need right now.
His last three loans have been at the two Scottish sides mentioned and in League Two with Crawley Town.
It doesn’t exactly inspire confidence he can make the step up to performing regularly for Rangers, even if he does have a Man United education behind him.
Even on a free transfer a move for him doesn’t make much sense, considering the amount of central midfielders Steven Gerrard already has available.
Gers talents
When you consider a player like Greg Docherty, who was a stand-out in League One with Shrewsbury Town last season, hasn’t been able to break into Gerrard’s plans, it demonstrates how difficult it would be for Willock to.
Other young stars like Ross McCrorie are also more deserving of playing time having made excellent progress in the Rangers team over the last 12 months..
The Gers should be investing playing time in talents like that rather than bringing in failed prospects from other academies.
