Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell has enjoyed an impressive season with the Scottish Premiership side, meaning he’s likely to attract interest in the summer transfer window, but journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT that he’s likely to remain with the club.
Philippe Clement’s side currently find themselves sitting at the top of the Scottish Premiership, two points ahead of their Glasgow rivals Celtic. It was a slow start to the campaign for the Gers, but they now stand a good chance of lifting the title at the end of the campaign. Cantwell’s form has been a key reason why Rangers are performing so well in Scotland, and it’s worked out to be an impressive addition.
Clement’s men have already lifted the Scottish League Cup so far this term, and they will be hoping their success doesn’t end there as they remain in three competitions – Europa League, Scottish Cup, and Scottish Premiership.
Micah Richards heaps praise on Cantwell
Cantwell signed for Rangers back in January 2023 for a fee of £1.5m from English side Norwich City. The 25-year-old has been a key player for Clement this season and started to flourish after a slow start. The former AFC Bournemouth loanee spent a portion of the beginning of the campaign on the treatment table.
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards, speaking on the Rest is Football Podcast with former players Gary Lineker and Alan Sheared, has heaped praise on Cantwell after watching him in action against St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership. Richards described Cantwell as a ‘player’ who has ‘got something’, while also being impressed by James Tavernier…
“It was quite a good game. Cantwell is a player. He’s got something. Tavernier, the right-back, has scored over 100 goals. I know he takes free-kicks and penalties but it is absolutely ridiculous.”
Todd Cantwell – Rangers squad ranking – 2023/2024
Stats
Output
Squad rank
Appearances
17 (5)
6th
Goals
5
4th
Assists
3
=2nd
Key Passes Per Game
1.6
=5th
Dribbles Per Game
1.1
=4th
Match rating
7.01
9th
Statistics via WhoScored – Correct as of 22/02/2024
Cantwell, who is earning £22k-a-week at Ibrox, has a contract which will run until 2026, so Rangers are in a strong negotiating position if a club arrives at the table with an offer. The 25-year-old previously admitted that he came close to joining Leeds United, so it will be interesting to see if the Yorkshire outfit consider another move after his impressive season in Scotland.
In Cantwell’s last full campaign in the Premier League, the former Norwich midfielder played 37 times, scoring six goals and providing two assists. Rangers could be worried about interest from England’s top flight if his form continues, but the Scottish outfit have given him a platform to express himself and develop.
Dean Jones – Cantwell unlikely to leave
Jones has suggested that Cantwell appears to be loving life at Rangers and he would be surprised if he sought a departure in the summer transfer window. The journalist adds that Rangers will be fearful of interest from England and it’s certainly not out of the question that an offer arrives when the market opens. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said…
“I think Cantwell, he seems to be anyway, loving life at Rangers. I would be surprised if he left the club in the summer. But obviously, one of Rangers’ big fears will be that Premier League clubs are looking at his situation and decide to put some big money on the table. It’s certainly not out of the question, given how well he’s been playing at times.”
Rangers could revisit deal for Jefte
During the January transfer window, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano told GIVEMESPORT that Rangers were pushing to bring Fluminense left-back Jefte to Ibrox, but a deal failed to come to fruition. The 20-year-old reportedly refused to train in order to force a transfer, but Rangers couldn’t get a deal over the line.
Journalist Jones has also revealed to GIVEMESPORT that Rangers could revisit a move during the summer transfer window and they will continue to keep tabs on the youngster. The Gers will reassure Jefte that he’s still in their thoughts and they will keep avenues open on conversations with the player.
