Whilst the primary focus of the summer transfer window being on first team acquisitions, there looks to be no signs of things slowing down in terms of youth scouting.
Even with Paul Mitchell’s pending departure, the club looks to be staying in line with his vision of recruiting the very best hidden gems to eventually integrate into the first team or flip for significant profit.
Antonio Cordero from Malaga will be the biggest name on paper this summer, but two Scottish youngsters could be following him through the door.
Rangers and Old Firm rivals Celtic are reportedly preparing for an exodus of youth talent over the border and into the Premier League.
And according to reports in Scotland, we are set to follow up a move for Oliver Goodbrand – who is due on Tyneside for a medical – by going for another of the Glasgow club’s top prospects.
It’s believed 16-year-old winger Alfie Hutchison is also attracting interest with Newcastle, with the club’s academy hoping to land the teenager alongside Goodbrand.
Hutchinson marked his Rangers Glasgow Cup debut with two goals against Queen’s Park earlier this year and could be the latest talent to join our ranks.
Back in April, it was reported that Goodbrand was going to reject a professional contract with Rangers, now managed by Russell Martin, in favour of switch to the Toon academy set-up.
Goodrand is a left-footed defender who has also played on the wing. He broke into the Rangers B team at the age of 15 and has captained Scotland at youth level.
Hutchison is perhaps even more highly-regarded, having signed from Hearts’ academy last summer and making a big impression ever since.
At the time, Hearts reporter Joel Sked wrote that whoever signed Hutchison would have a serious player on their hands. And by all accounts, it looks like we’re looking to complete quite a signing
“The teenager has impressed playing for Scotland, scoring against Italy and Portugal, and will likely continue to be monitored by clubs down south.”
