Rangers transfer target given damning verdict by ex Ibrox star as old teammate deemed ‘miles ahead’
A former teammate of Borna Barisic has given him the highest recommendation as Rangers boss Philippe Clement continues to look for a new left-back.
The Croatian international’s contract expires this summer, and Clement must decide whether to offer him a new contract or to
let him leave the team for free at the end of the current campaign.
During his five and a half years at Ibrox, the 31-year-old, who was signed by Steven Gerrard from Osijek in 2018, has experienced numerous highs and lows.
Barisic has remained first-choice for the left-back role for most of this campaign and despite Ridvan Yilmaz playing in the last
four games before the winter break, there is transfer speculation linking the latter with a move to Italian side Hellas Verona.
Former Hibs star Josh Doig is at the top of the list of potential contenders as Belgian manager Clement looks to expand his
options due to uncertainty surrounding that section of the team.
However, former Light Blues center defender Nikola Katic is adamant that Barisic, his former teammate, is still the best choice to take over in that problematic position.
Before being sent out on loan due to a long-term injury, Katic, who played for Barisic for four years in Glasgow, told the Daily
Record: “I still speak with Borna a lot.” We become really close after moving to Glasgow.
We shared daily life together and were residents of the same building. Since my departure, that friendship has persisted.
“Borna’s a top player. He’s been playing for almost six year consistently at a high level. That’s now down to luck. He’s done it
consistently for a long time. I’m sure the people at Rangers are aware of his qualities and would like to keep him for another two or three years.
“He never fails to perform in Europe. Borna is happy with Clement, according to our conversation, so I believe they will work out a new agreement. Given great respect to both Yilmaz and Doug, I believe Borna is far superior.
Doig from Hibs comes to mind. He is a skilled athlete. If he signed with the Rangers, Borna would have some good competition.
But Borna also experienced that with Calvin Bassey. In the end, Borna repeatedly demonstrated why he is the best in that role.”
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