Lewis Ferguson’s long wait for a win over Celtic goes on.
Across 16 matches against the Hoops during his time with Hamilton and Aberdeen, Ferguson never tasted victory, even though he managed to score seven times in those encounters. That sequence continued on Thursday night, this time in Bologna colours.
The Scotland international captained the Serie A side as they recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw with Martin O’Neill’s Celtic. Even so, Bologna could not find a winner despite facing ten men for a large portion of the match.
Ferguson, whose father Derek and uncle Barry are both well-known Rangers figures, was named Serie A Midfielder of the Year for the 2023-24 campaign. Since then, his form has dipped, raising questions about what might come next, including the possibility of a temporary return to Scotland.
Barry Ferguson on a Celtic link
A future move to Rangers has long felt more natural for Ferguson, but his name being mentioned alongside Celtic sparked some discussion on the airwaves.
During the Go Radio Football Show, a Celtic-supporting caller asked Barry Ferguson about his nephew’s short-term future, particularly with Lewis spending more time on the bench recently.
Barry replied: “I don’t know what Lewis is thinking, he’s his own man.
“I do think there will be plenty of interest in him. Clubs will look and wonder why he’s not playing and ask questions.
“I’ve watched Bologna a few times. He hasn’t been at his absolute best, but he’s still been good.
“He was out for eight or nine months with a cruciate injury, so that has to be taken into account. He’s fit now and ready to go, and I’m sure a lot of clubs will be keeping an eye on him.”
When the caller jokingly suggested a loan switch to Celtic, Barry quickly fired back: “A wee cheeky loan move to Rangers would be nice.”
Lewis Ferguson remains under contract with Bologna until 2028 and has also been linked with Inter Milan.
Who Celtic are actually looking at
While the idea of Ferguson turning out for Celtic is firmly in fantasy territory, the club are in the market for midfield reinforcements.
Hibernian’s Josh Mulligan is admired by Celtic, although interest is widespread. The 23-year-old has drawn comparisons with John McGinn and is also capable of filling in at right-back.
Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson has also been mentioned, though he could be heading to Italy himself amid links with Lazio.
Celtic have also shown interest in Ridwan Popoola of Kisvarda, with his club already turning down multiple seven-figure offers from across Europe this month.