Peter Grant has confessed he would snap up Lewis Ferguson for Celtic “in a heartbeat” as the Hoops prepare to face his Bologna side in European action.
The midfielder, set to line up against the Scottish champions in the Europa League tonight, is the son of former Rangers man Derek Ferguson and the nephew of ex-Ibrox captain and interim boss Barry, having also emerged from their youth system.
The Scotland international has impressed in Serie A since his switch from Aberdeen, though a serious injury has seen him rotate between the starting XI and the substitutes’ bench this season. Prior to that setback, his performances had sparked talk of blockbuster transfers to giants such as Juventus and Inter Milan.
With a World Cup on the horizon this summer, Grant believes the 26-year-old could consider a move elsewhere to secure regular minutes.
And the Parkhead favourite would be more than content to see Ferguson wearing green and white.
He told the Go Radio Football Show: “Listen, he should have been a target when he was at Aberdeen. I watched it closely, and I see that he isn’t getting on as much with this manager because he is the captain, and doesn’t play often. I know he had the injury when the manager came in.
“But he has come back, and I would take Lewis in a heartbeat. Anywhere. Whether it’s Celtic or Rangers. I would take him. Whether he would want to come back to Scotland. I am sure he would have a lot of suitors in Italy. There is no doubt.
“He would be another kid who wants to play. He has the World Cup coming up. We know what he can do. But you want to be playing. I would definitely ask the question. There is absolutely no doubt because he brings you something else.”