Rangers maverick goes to work as he giddily tells board I've found transfer guru to frighten Celtic – Hotline

The Scottish football season has a few twists and turns to go before signing off for summer but Hotline callers seem intent on going head first into the transfer window already.

Even with the Old Firm gearing up for an almighty Scottish Cup semi final showdown in just 11 days’ time some of the players who could well be key at Hampden are already being packed off by their supporters. Question marks have hung over the futures of Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos at Rangers for months now as they enter the final weeks of their contracts. But over at Celtic could Liel Abada soon be waving goodbye with Ajax seemingly joining the list of interested clubs? Eddie Easson, Ballingry, said: “Ajax being interested in Abada could be another great piece of business for Celtic. One thing that is different at Parkhead - if a player wants away he’s gone. Knowing the way Ange works now there will be another waiting to come in.”

Davie Kirkpatrick, Glasgow, added: “Abada is a fantastic player with a real cutting edge but Ange Postecoglou has already shown with Giorgos Giakoumakis that he’s not afraid to cut ties with top stars. It’ll be interesting to see how this one plays out.”

Onto Rangers and Dr Robert Pender emailed: “It will not be a disaster if Kent and Morelos leave which looks certain. They need fresh challenges and new blood coming in will take up the new challenge at Ibrox to highlight their skills. I have every trust in the manager if he is backed.”

Meanwhile Andrew Lamb, Fraserburgh, hopes one out of favour player at Ibrox is not cut free. He said: “Despite recent negativity, I honestly hope Rabbi Matondo can solve that right wing problem for Rangers. He needs games and hopefully a goal or two will come. The boy deserves a