Rangers youngster Leon King has been given the green light to leave the club on loan by Barry Ferguson, the former Rangers captain and current manager of Alloa Athletic. Ferguson, who has been impressed by King’s performances for the Rangers reserve team, believes that the 19-year-old defender would benefit from regular first-team football.
“Leon is a talented young player who needs to be playing regular football,” Ferguson said. “I’ve seen him play for the Rangers reserves, and he’s got all the attributes to be a top-class defender. He’s strong, quick, and comfortable on the ball. He just needs to get some experience under his belt, and I think a loan move would be perfect for him.”
King, who has been with Rangers since the age of 8, has been struggling to break into the first team at Ibrox. Despite his impressive performances for the reserve team, he has found himself behind more experienced defenders in the pecking order.
However, Ferguson believes that King has the potential to be a top-class defender and is willing to give him the opportunity to prove himself at Alloa Athletic. The Scottish Cup conquerors, who have already knocked out several top-flight teams in the competition, are closing in on a loan deal for King.
“Leon would be a great addition to our squad,” Ferguson said. “He’s got the quality and the attitude to make a real impact for us. We’re excited about the possibility of bringing him to the club, and we’re hopeful that we can get the deal done soon.”
If the deal goes through, King would join a number of other Rangers youngsters who have left the club on loan in recent months. The move would be seen as a positive step in King’s development, as he would gain valuable experience playing regular first-team football.
_Key Stats: Leon King’s Career Highlights_
– _Age:_ 19
– _Position:_ Defender
– _Rangers Appearances:_ 5
– _Rangers Reserve Appearances:_ 20+
– _Scotland Under-21 Appearances:_ 2
King’s potential loan move to Alloa Athletic would be a great opportunity for him to gain experience and develop his skills. With Ferguson’s guidance and the chance to play regular first-team football, King could return to Rangers a more confident and capable player.