Bologna Eyeing Connor Barron Amid Potential Lewis Ferguson Swap Deal
Italian club Bologna are reportedly interested in signing Rangers midfielder Connor Barron, with speculation suggesting a potential swap deal involving Lewis Ferguson could be on the cards.


Bologna have reportedly renewed their interest in Rangers midfielder Connor Barron, a player they were keen on before his move to Ibrox. According to reports, the Italian club’s pursuit of Barron could now be intertwined with a potential swap deal involving fellow Scottish international Lewis Ferguson.
Ferguson, who has impressed since joining Bologna, could be a key figure in any potential negotiations. This development highlights the ongoing transfer activity and player movement between Scottish and Italian football.
Rangers’ Financial Considerations
Rangers may be open to offers for several players as they assess their squad for the upcoming season. The potential sale of Thelo Aasgaard, a 24-year-old Norwegian midfielder, is also being considered if a significant bid materializes. Atalanta and other clubs have reportedly shown interest in the player.
Meanwhile, in defence, reports from Argentina suggest that Independiente are contemplating a move for Marcelo Saracchi. This comes after Boca Juniors rejected Celtic’s attempt to secure the 28-year-old left-back for a second loan spell.
Goalkeeper Interest and Defensive Targets
In other transfer news, Hertha Berlin’s head coach, Stefan Leitl, has confirmed that goalkeeper Tjark Ernst was always scheduled to miss their recent friendly match. The 23-year-old is expected to feature in an upcoming game, despite interest from clubs like Celtic and Feyenoord, who are reportedly prepared to meet his £4.3m release clause.
Further defensive speculation involves Sandefjord, who are rumoured to be on the verge of selling Zinedin Smajlovic to Olympiacos for a club-record £5.1m. This follows their rejection of a £3.5m offer from Celtic for the 22-year-old central defender.
St Johnstone are also set to offer a trial to former Leeds United winger Liam McCarron, who has been released by Boston United. The 25-year-old will be looking to impress and secure a new club.
Key facts
| Player | Club | Reported Interest From | Potential Deal Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Barron | Rangers | Bologna | Transfer / Swap |
| Lewis Ferguson | Bologna | Rangers (speculated) | Swap |
| Thelo Aasgaard | Rangers | Atalanta & others | Transfer |
| Marcelo Saracchi | Boca Juniors | Independiente | Transfer |
| Tjark Ernst | Hertha Berlin | Celtic, Feyenoord | Transfer (Release Clause) |
| Zinedin Smajlovic | Sandefjord | Olympiacos, Celtic | Transfer |
| Liam McCarron | Released by Boston Utd | St Johnstone | Trial |
This news is relevant to FootballGames10 readers as it provides insights into potential player movements within Scottish and European football. Transfer rumours, especially those involving prominent clubs like Rangers and Celtic, generate significant interest among fans who follow team developments and potential squad changes. The links between Scottish clubs and Italian Serie A sides like Bologna are also noteworthy, indicating the flow of talent and the international reach of Scottish football.
Source: BBC Sport Football – https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ced44xl40qwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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BBC Sport Football Original publication: 2026-07-06T06:30:57+00:00
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