Rangers win transfer battle to secure Premier League target on first professional deal The highly-rated young Ibrox left-back was being chased by Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Spurs before committing his future to Rangers. Comments Scott McDermott 14:48, 20 Apr 2026 View 2 Images Ashton Scally View 2 Images Rangers youngster Ashton Scally Rangers have successfully fended off competition from top-flight English clubs to secure the signature of promising prospect Ashton Scally. The talented Ibrox left-back had attracted attention from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. However, Record Sport has learned that following nine months of dedicated work by the club's senior management, he has committed to putting pen to paper on his maiden professional contract with the Light Blues. Scally is considered amongst the finest emerging talents in Scottish football and the standout product from the Auchenhowie youth system in recent memory. The teenager, who celebrated his 16th birthday on Saturday, was named in Danny Rohl's senior squad for their Spanish training camp as they prepared for the crucial final stretch of the Premiership campaign, reports the Daily Record . He is now poised to pledge his long-term future to Rangers by signing a three-year contract, turning down numerous proposals from English sides and continental clubs. Ashton is the offspring of ex-Ayr and Falkirk footballer - and current Clyde number two - Neil Scally. He has already represented Scotland at youth international level and has turned out for the Gers' Under-19 team. By committing to his first professional terms at Ibrox, he will be following the example set by teammate Kyle Glasgow, who similarly spurned advances from other clubs to remain at Rangers. Glasgow has represented both Scotland and Portugal at youth international level and is another player the club holds in high regard for the years ahead. Both young Rangers players have already participated in training sessions with Rohl's senior squad and can see a genuine route to breaking through into the first team. Article continues below It is believed the German manager was instrumental in persuading them to remain at the club. Click here to sign up to our sport newsletter, bringing you the latest sports news, headlines and top stories
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