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According to the Scottish Sun, Rangers and Celtic are both monitoring Motherwell winger Jake Hastie. Apparently, the 19-year-old is also attracting interest from Championship clubs Middlesbrough and Hull City.
What’s the story?
Motherwell are said to be desperate to hang on to their academy product though, and have offered him a three-year contract to stay at Fir Park.
Before he pens a new deal though, the Gers would be wise to do all they can to lure Hastie to Ibrox Stadium.
Steven Gerrard’s side could certainly do with a boost in the final third, and that is exactly what Hastie would provide. The youngster has already demonstrated his capacity for delivering end product at Premiership level this season, having racked up four goals and one assist in just six top flight outings, as per Transfermarkt’s stats.
Even though Motherwell are desperate to hang onto their man, given his current contract is set to expire at the end of this season, and he only has a Transfermarkt valuation of £180k, Gerrard could likely land his target at a bargain price.
A helping hand for Morelos
There’s a need for the goals to be spread more evenly across the Rangers squad. In terms of both personnel and positions. Currently, far too much of the goalscoring burden is being placed on striker Alfredo Morelos. Gerrard’s midfielders and wide players need to start finding the back of the net with greater regularity.
Bringing in Hastie would likely be a positive step in that direction. However, the Glasgow club will have to be prepared to beat off bitter local rivals Celtic, as well as Championship competition, in order to land their man.
