Tony Watt Baffled by Rangers’ Failure to Sign Celtic’s Luke McCowan
As the January transfer window continues to unfold, Celtic supporters are eagerly awaiting news of potential incomings and outgoings at Parkhead. While the club has been linked with several high-profile targets, including a potential reunion with Kieran Tierney, one player who has been impressing since his arrival last summer is Luke McCowan.
The former Dundee captain was snapped up by Brendan Rodgers on transfer deadline day for a modest fee of £1 million, and his performances have been a revelation. However, what has left Tony Watt perplexed is Rangers’ failure to even attempt to sign McCowan, despite his obvious talent and affordability.
“How have Rangers not signed Luke McCowan?” Watt exclaimed in an interview with Open Goal. “I know he’s a Celtic fan, but how have they not even tested the water? How well is he doing at Celtic? How have Rangers not gone in and said, ‘There’s a million pounds’ halfway through the window?”
Watt’s comments have sparked a lively debate among Celtic and Rangers supporters, with many pondering the reasons behind the Ibrox club’s failure to pursue McCowan. While Andy Halliday attributed Rangers’ inaction to “football snobbery,” there may be more straightforward explanations for the club’s decision.
One possible reason is that Rangers may not have been able to afford the fee or wages required to secure McCowan’s services. The Ibrox club has been working to reduce its financial outlays in recent times, and the £1 million price tag may have been prohibitively expensive.
Another factor to consider is McCowan’s self-proclaimed allegiance to Celtic. As a lifelong supporter of the Hoops, it is unlikely that he would have been tempted by a move to Rangers, even if they had made a bid.
Ultimately, McCowan’s decision to join Celtic has proven to be an inspired one, with the player establishing himself as a key member of Rodgers’ squad. As the club prepares to face Dundee United tonight, McCowan will be hoping to continue his impressive form and cement his place in the starting lineup.
In the meantime, Tony Watt’s comments will continue to spark debate among supporters of both Celtic and Rangers. While the reasons behind Rangers’ failure to sign McCowan may never be fully known, one thing is certain – the player’s decision to join Celtic has been a resounding success.