Steven Naismith has said that the opportunity for Bologna's Lewis Ferguson to play for Celtic no longer exists. Naismith stated that Ferguson has surpassed what Celtic can provide. He said that at the time Ferguson was at Aberdeen, it probably seemed that he was not good enough for Celtic. Naismith compared Ferguson's situation to that of John McGinn, stating that Celtic were unwilling to pay the required fee for McGinn.

Barry Ferguson has downplayed suggestions that his nephew Lewis Ferguson could leave Bologna for Celtic this month. A caller suggested a loan move for the central midfielder, who has experienced a reduction in regular playing time this season. Barry Ferguson responded that he did not know his nephew's thoughts, adding his belief that many clubs would probably be interested in Lewis.