Rangers 'play waiting game for Huddersfield Town ace' as contract expiration sees potential free summer steal
The EFL League One star has drawn comparisons with one of Manchester City’s League Cup winning heroes.
Huddersfield Town attacking midfielder Cameron Ashia is on the ‘radar’ of Rangers as Danny Rohl already looks ahead to next season.
Rangers are reportedly interested in Aisha, 19, along with two others for the upcoming window. Rohl has also outlined his ambition to hold on to in-form man Mikey Moore, who is set to return to his parent club, Tottenham Hotspur, at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Kilmarnock midfielder, David Watson, is a player of interest for the Govan side but is also being monitored by Celtic and Hearts.
Ashia has six goal contributions to his name in his 21 EFL League One appearances thus far and is able to play on both flanks, as well as through the middle. With his contract at the Accu Stadium set to expire in the summer, Rangers are claimed to be waiting for their moment to pounce once he becomes a free agent. Ashia’s tricky style of play has led to him being compared to current Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku.
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According to TeamTalk: “Versatile Huddersfield Town attacking midfielder Cameron Ashia, who has drawn comparisons with Man City’s Jeremy Doku, is also emerging as a potential first summer signing. With his contract expiring in 2026, the 19-year-old could arrive on a free transfer, making him an attractive proposition. Sources confirm he is very much on Gers’ radar.”
The number 10 role at Ibrox has been a position none of the current crop have been able to nail down. January addition Ryan Naderi has started the last four matches playing behind Youssef Chermiti, even though the German was labelled an out-and-out striker upon his arrival. Thelo Aasgaard has featured on several occasions in the attacking midfielder role but has struggled with form and consistency.
Ashia could be looked at as a contingency plan if Rangers are to lose Moore in the summer. The Spurs loanee has been a revelation in Govan this season and was named man of the match in their 4-1 victory over Aberdeen last Saturday. Rohl hinted after the match that he hopes Moore stays at the club beyond the summer.
Danny Rohl on Mikey Moore’s future
When asked if he echoes the prayers of the supporters that Moore stays, the Rangers boss responded: “Me as well! There’s no question mark. We started this week to prepare for the summer. We’re in a good position and we are very clear about what we want. It’s also helpful now that we have an idea of how I want to play football.
“I think conversations are always there, but we know when Mikey performed like this, you can see Mikey enjoys playing for Rangers. The fans love him, I like him, he’s a key player. I think there’s a lot of good things where we could go again together, but we know he’s still not our player, let’s work in the next couple of weeks in all those directions. But the most important thing is that we bring good results in the next seven games.”