Lewis Ferguson has said he was never close to leaving Bologna this summer, despite reports of interest from Rangers.
The midfielder addressed speculation about his future by saying that “nothing was ever that close” regarding a move away from the Italian club. His comments indicate that no departure was imminent during the summer.
Ferguson continues to harbour ambitions of returning to Rangers, which he regards as his boyhood club. However, the reported interest did not develop into a move, and he remains at Bologna.
The latest comments leave Ferguson’s long-term hopes of playing for Rangers open, while making clear that a return was not close to happening during the summer transfer period.