Rangers ‘going to be concerned’ over 18 y/o starlet at Ibrox

Rangers are ‘going to be concerned’ at the recent speculation surrounding the future of defender Leon King, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The 18-year-old has broken into Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s first-team plans in the opening weeks of the current campaign, catching the eye with a string of impressive performances.

King, who is comfortable at centre-back and right-back, has evidently earned Van Bronckhorst’s trust, but transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims several Premier League clubs are now taking a close look at his development.

“Leon King, speaking about talents and this boy playing for Rangers, born in 2004 and started at Anfield against Liverpool in the Champions League,” said Romano on his Here We Go podcast.

“I am told that Premier League and European clubs are pushing to sign him because he is out of contract in 2024 with Rangers.

“At the moment the situation is absolutely open with his contract. Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester United have sent their scouts to follow this boy with Rangers. Leon King, one to watch.”

It remains to be seen if Rangers attempt to tie King down to fresh terms or cash-in on him while they can, but his future is likely to be a major talking point for weeks to come.

When asked about the recent talk regarding King, O’Rourke told GiveMeSport that Rangers will be ‘hoping’ they can retain his services.

He said: “You're obviously going to be concerned if your players are being linked with some of the top clubs in the Premier League because if it comes down to finance, Rangers won't be able to compete with the clubs in the English Premier League.

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