All we know as Rangers youngster Ashton Scally agrees terms at Ibrox

Ashton Scally is understood to have agreed to stay at Rangers.

The Gers were understood to be in contract talks with the 16-year-old, but there were concerns that he would be tempted to move south of the border.

However, despite the riches on offer from the English top-flight, it appears that he is set to sign a new contract at Ibrox.

The Rangers Review reported on 20 April that the teenage sensation has agreed on professional terms with Danny Rohl‘s side, as he has now turned 16, with makes him eligible, per SFA regulations.

Rangers are making an effort to tie down their best talents, as the 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavanagh look to maximise the route to success.

Who is Rangers gem Ashton Scally?

Rangers talent Scally is a left-back, who the son of Clyde coach and former Ayr United, Dumbarton, Falkirk and Queen of the South player Neil Scally.

He is highly-rated in Govan, with Rohl and Co apparently already making it clear that there is a pathway to the first-team for him and other youngsters.

He is physical in defence and can also operate more advanced, and been capped by Scotland Under-15 and Under-16 sides.

He has played three times for Rangers’ B side in the Scottish Challenge Cup for a total of 129 minutes, with one yellow card to his name.

His commitment is viewed as a coup by the hierarchy, according to the report.

Who wanted to sign him?

A lot of Premier League clubs were chasing the Rangers youngster.

The likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea were all believed to be interested in his services.

Therefore, it is a huge coup for the Gers to keep him around at Auchenhowie for the foreseeable future.

He may have been convinced by the prospect of more senior football with the G51 side rather than the huge struggle to make it into the elite English club’s squads.

Danny Rohl rates him highly

Rohl clearly rates the defender, as he tried to give him his debut in a Scottish Cup clash with Annan, but was denied due to red tape.

The rules do not allow 15-year-olds to play in the competition, so he could not make his senior bow for the Bears.

The manager has taken him on the mid-season training camp trip to La Manga in Spain, though, suggesting that he is keen to get a closer look at him.

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