Rangers contract situation described a 'no-brainer' as former Ibrox stars back Scottish Cup hero

Rangers have been urged to sign Scott Arfield on a new contract following the midfielder’s result-altering contribution in the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Celtic.

With Celtic leading 1-0 through Greg Taylor’s second-half strike, Arfield was introduced from the bench in the 75th minute as a replacement for Joe Aribo and within three minutes the substitute had drawn Rangers level after curling home an effort from just inside the box.

The recently retired Canadian international remained a central figure as Rangers seized the initiative before eventually sealing victory and a place in next month’s final against Hearts thanks to an own goal from Celtic defender Carl Starfelt in the second period of extra-time.

Arfield, who joined Rangers in the summer of 2018 on a four-year deal from Burnley, is due to become a free agent in the summer when his contract expires, but former Ibrox defender Alan Hutton insists the 33-year-old is worth a new deal.

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