Ross McCausland, a Northern Ireland international, is wanted by several teams, including Serie A teams Atalanta and Roma, so Rangers will have to fight to keep him.
During the 4-0 loss to Finland in the Euro 2024 qualifying round, the youthful forward made his senior debut for Northern Ireland.
Although the Scottish Premiership team is determined to hang onto the winger, whose contract expires at the end of the 2023–24 season, clubs have been impressed with the 20-year-old’s progress.
Premier League team Brentford is keeping an eye on the situation while negotiations over a new three-year contract are ongoing. Atalanta and Roma, led by Jose Mourinho, are reportedly also admirers.
Next summer, Rangers might lose their bright future star for a pittance of about £300,000.
After 12 games, Atalanta and Roma are ranked fifth and seventh in Serie A.
McCausland did not play in Monday night’s 2-0 victory over Denmark for Northern Ireland.
Only a few days had passed since he made his first competitive start for the Gers before making his senior international debut.
The former Linfield player will have to wait a bit longer at Windsor Park to make his Northern Ireland debut.
McCausland participated in Under-16, Under-17, Under-19, and Under-21 competitions for his nation.
The winger participated in a summer training camp with the senior team, but O’Neill gave him a starting spot on Friday because of his quick progress at Ibrox.
Though he has acknowledged that McCausland still has a lot of learning to do and is still a raw talent on the international scene, O’Neill has high expectations for the winger.
