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The Ibrox hero wasn’t having a switch for the Bologna skipper to the east end of Glasgow this month\"Former<\/p>\n

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson(Image: )<\/p>\n

Grinning Barry Ferguson<\/a> has played down chatter that his nephew Lewis could leave Bologna for Celtic this month.<\/p>\n

But amid an on air grilling over the potential switch, Ferguson joked that a “cheeky” loan to Rangers<\/a> would suit the Scotland international better. Lewis, who is also the son of former Ibrox star Derek, has a massive summer ahead with Steve Clarke’s men at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

But after captaining the side to Coppa Italia glory last season, Ferguson has found regular minutes harder to come by this season. The 26-year-old made a rare start for the Serie A side in the Europa League draw with Celtic – and he cut a frustrated figure at full-time.<\/a><\/p>\n

The result continues Ferguson’s dismal run against Celtic – who he has now faced 17 times across spells with Bologna, Hamilton Accies and Aberdeen and does not have a single win to his name. One caller to the Go Radio Football Show had a suggestion for the midfielder – if you can’t beat them, join the.<\/p>\n

Arne Engels is being touted for a move to RB Leipzig, and should the Belgian depart a punter suggested Ferguson Jr would be the perfect replacement. Asked if the Bologna captain would Ferguson consider a move to Celtic<\/a>, Barry smirked: \u201cI don\u2019t know what Lewis\u2019 thoughts are, Lewis is his own guy.<\/p>\n

“I think there will be a fair bit of interest in him, if I\u2019m being honest with you. I think a lot of clubs will look and think \u2018he\u2019s not playing\u2019 and \u2018what is the reason\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Reo Hatate competes for the ball with Lewis Ferguson of Bologna(Image: )<\/p>\n

“I have watched Bologna a few times, he has not been at top form but he has still been good.<\/p>\n

“He was out for eight or nine months with a cruciate, so you have got to remember that as well, but he is fully fit and he is ready to go. I\u2019m sure a lot of clubs will be looking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pressed on a \u201ccheeky loan move\u201d to Celtic Park, Ferguson clapped back: \u201cAye, a wee cheeky loan move to Rangers would be nice.”<\/p>\n

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