Steven Naismith, who has coached Lewis Ferguson with the Scotland national team, believes the opportunity for the 26-year-old Scottish central midfielder to join either Rangers or Celtic has passed. Naismith stated that Ferguson, who is captain of Bologna and playing in Europe, has moved beyond what the Scottish clubs can provide and is worthy of playing for an English Premier League side. He noted that when Ferguson was at Aberdeen, he was probably not viewed as good enough for Celtic or Rangers, drawing a parallel to John McGinn's situation.
Despite Ferguson's family connections to Rangers, with his uncle and dad having played for the club, Celtic have been linked with him in recent times. Ferguson joined Bologna on July 12, 2022, and his contract is set to expire on June 30, 2028. He has 21 caps and 1 goal for Scotland. For the 2025/2026 season in Serie A, he has made 18 appearances and scored 1 goal. His current market value is €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
