Rangers are reported to have failed to pursue their interest in midfielder Lewis Ferguson, despite a prior agreement, according to transfer “gossip” highlighted by multiple outlets. The claim is linked to comments from Gordon Strachan, who praises Celtic’s approach to their recent transfer dealings.

The reports frame the situation as one where Rangers expected to act on Ferguson but did not follow through. Instead, Strachan’s remarks are used to draw attention to Celtic’s recruitment process, suggesting that Celtic’s handling of the move is viewed more positively than Rangers’ alleged inaction.

Across the sources, the shared focus is the same: Rangers do not appear to have made the expected move for Ferguson after an agreement, while Strachan is cited in support of the view that Celtic’s transfer work is effective. The outlets differ only in phrasing, with both attributing the information to gossip rather than confirmed reporting.