20 Mar 2026 21:17:22
Can someone in the know can confirm this my brother heard a rumour that Barron and Kelly are in discussions about new contract?
21 Mar 2026 02:38:21
Yes, Kelly short term, Barron long term.
Barron being molded to be the main man.
21 Mar 2026 05:33:08
Better tell Bologna that, then. He was being watched before his injury. Led to believe they are still there.
21 Mar 2026 06:49:16
Yes I heard exactly the same, Fork, i.e., that Bologna were possibly selling Lewis Ferguson to one of the bigger Italian clubs, and Juve were mentioned, with Bologna very much interested in our midfielder Connor Barron to replace him.
☹️ Of course, if we can get Barron to sign a contract extension of a further 2 years, from the original 2 years he's got left, then the more money we can get in a transfer fee, if we do sell him. ? ??
21 Mar 2026 07:14:17
Coops. ?
21 Mar 2026 08:26:25
So, what would the fee for Barron be, going by some of the figures being banded about for some players in Scotland we have enquired about.
Barron could be going to the WC. Players at other clubs are nowhere near going.
21 Mar 2026 08:32:50
Am surprised Ferguson getting a big move, as he was struggling for game time? ✌️
21 Mar 2026 08:39:20
Actually posted this earlier this morning.
Fan valuation is pointless, as we are invariably wrong, as is the price touted in the media. ?
21 Mar 2026 09:15:57
Perhaps Barron is happy and wants to stay?
And, if he's going to be a mainstay in the first 11 going forward, then maybe he's happy to sign a new contract and play his career here for a few years at least?
Definitely a possibility. Family life, etc., maybe doesn't suit him going abroad just now.
21 Mar 2026 09:37:13
Think Ferguson had some injury problems, so he has taken a while to get eased back in. They still value him highly, I believe, Yateley.
21 Mar 2026 09:47:13
Ferguson still played 19 in the league and in almost all their European games as well. Every time I have seen him, which isn't a lot, he seems to be captain as well, so not sure there will be too much of an issue if there is one.
21 Mar 2026 09:52:55
He played the full 120 minutes of their 4-3 Europa League win over Roma.
21 Mar 2026 09:54:50
Ferguson is captain at Bologna.
21 Mar 2026 10:07:33
Lately, he's club captain and every time I look he's always started.
21 Mar 2026 10:24:06
I wrote three weeks ago, Kelly has agreed an extension.
21 Mar 2026 12:53:04
John, have you heard anything regarding Connor Barron getting offered an extension, mate?. ?
21 Mar 2026 14:12:37
Rangers man, 72, I'm glad to hear that. As I said in here months & months ago, Barron would be our new captain. A couple of posters told me I was wrong.
21 Mar 2026 16:21:40
I hope they realise Barron isn't the same type as Ferguson.
21 Mar 2026 18:18:33
Walter, Barron is not happy re his salary.
21 Mar 2026 18:45:51
John, surely Barron's salary will increase if he does sign an extension. Gers70, Barron is always barking the orders to his teammates. I don't see him in the Ferguson mould at the current time, but with better players round about him I don't see why he couldn't mould himself into the Ferguson mould, mate.
21 Mar 2026 19:47:49
Not heard of any offer. What if we don't offer what he wants, Fraser?
21 Mar 2026 19:54:29
Ferguson hasn't been a mainstay in the 1st 11 all season but has plastered more games recently.
21 Mar 2026 21:07:24
John, if clubs know he isn't signing an extension, then offers will come in, obviously. I'm sure there has already been interest in him from an Italian team.
22 Mar 2026 07:38:07
Barron and Ferguson are completely different players. Not saying Bologna aren't looking, but it's not 1 for 1.
22 Mar 2026 09:06:02
Re Barron he simply runs down contract. He merits more than guys like sputter on 17 k
22 Mar 2026 11:15:00
Why would anyone be surprised at Ferguson's big move? Juventus wanted him before his injury, apparently, and he was their midfielder/player of the year.
23 Mar 2026 07:47:56
That's a great typo, John. "Souttar" is now "Sputter", that could stick. ??
23 Mar 2026 09:06:59
Barron fee. Nothing less than £40million. He's the Scottish Zidane, remember. ??
23 Mar 2026 16:21:22
Never noted that, Fork. Even laughed myself.
23 Mar 2026 16:52:38
Barron was subject to interest prior to injury. A couple of Italian teams were lining up bids.
Expect it will ramp up in the summer.