Ally McCoist reveals fear over Celtic transfer move that would 'hurt my mob'
The Ibrox icon has one growing concern over the Scottish champions market movement
Concerned Ally McCoist reckons Evan Ferguson would "hurt" Rangers if he seals a move to Celtic for next season.
Ferguson has fallen out of favour at the Seagulls following a disappointing loan spell at West Ham - where he made just three appearances in London.
The 20-year-old netted just one Premier League goal last season - a far cry from his breakthrough season in 2023/24 which saw the striker touted with £100million moves away from the AMEX Stadium.
That has lead to Celtic emerging as a potential destination for the frontman on loan as he looks to kickstart his career - with Brendan Rodgers eyeing more attacking options to compete with Adam Idah and Daizen Maeda next term.
Rising Fulham striker Callum Osmand is expected to be unveiled as a Celtic player in the coming days - but McCoist reckons the arrival of Ferguson would put a serious dent in Russell Martin's title aspirations.
Speaking in Dublin where he took part in a 555-mile cycle around Ireland as part of the Doddie 5 Lions Challenge, he told the Irish Mirror: 'I'm a fan. Oh aye.
'I want him to get fit. I really like Evan Ferguson and I really want him to get fit and stay fit. He can finish. Out of all the younger ones coming through, I thought Evan Ferguson was the one to watch.
'Obviously he's got one or two injuries going on that have held him back a bit, but if he keeps himself fit he will score goals anywhere.'
'The unfortunate thing for my mob is, he could come in and hurt us. Definitely. It wouldn't surprise me at all. I'm a big fan."
And McCoist also offered a surprise defence of Adam Idah.
The Ireland international netted 21 goals last season after making his move from Norwich City permanent last summer for £9million - but failed to establish himself as Brendan Rodgers' first-choice striker.
The Rangers ' icon said: 'He's done well. He has scored important goals.
'I think one thing you have got to do as an Old Firm centre forward is, sure, you have to get goals.
'But as an Old Firm centre-forward, you have got to score against Rangers. And if you are a centre-forward for Rangers you have got to score against Celtic.
'You have got to score important goals and Adam Idah has done that.'
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