Championship side Watford are attempting to sign 19-year-old Scottish midfielder Bailey Rice, who is reportedly considering leaving Ibrox this summer if he cannot get a path to regular first-team football. Rangers are attempting to keep the midfielder and have offered fresh contract terms, suggesting they would also be prepared to approve a temporary loan move for the upcoming season.
Watford, who are looking to strengthen their squad with young talent, view Rice as an addition who could develop into a key player. However, they face competition, as there are also offers from other clubs in England, Italy, Germany, and Scotland. Rice has 16 caps for Scotland U19. His contract expires in May 2026 and his Transfermarkt market value is €800k. Reports suggest an acquiring club would only need to pay a small cross-border compensation fee.
