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Hibernian’s demand means Celtic have advantage over Rangers for John McGinn

Callum McGregor of Celtic tackles John McGinn of Hibernian during the Betfred Cup Semi-Final at Hampden Park on October 21, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotla...
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Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard reportedly wants to bring John McGinn to Ibrox, while Brendan Rodgers’s Celtic have also been linked with the Hibernian midfielder.

Kevin Strootman of Netherlands vies with John McGinn of Scotland during the International Friendly between Scotland and Netherlands at Pittodrie Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Aberdeen,...

Hibernian assistant manager Garry Parker has told The Sunday Post that it will cost Rangers £6 million in transfer fees to sign John McGinn.

Rangers are interested in signing McGinn from Scottish Premiership rivals Hibernian in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Record.

It has been reported that Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who will take charge of the Rangers first team from next month, is considering making a move for the 23-year-old.

John McGinn of Scotland listens to the anthem during the International Friendly match between Hungary and Scotland at Groupama Arena on March 27, 2018 in Budapest, Hungary.

Parker told The Sunday Post: “I heard they’re looking to spend £6m – so are they going to put all their money into buying one player? That’s £6m for us to go and choose some players then.”

When asked if Rangers would need all of that cash to sign McGinn, Parker said: “If that’s what they’re saying they have, and they’re going to buy him.”

John McGinn of Scotland vies with Georginio Wijnaldum of Netherlands during the International Friendly between Scotland and Netherlands at Pittodrie Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Aberdeen,...

Advantage Celtic?

It is hard to see Rangers splash out £6m in transfer fees on just one player, and with Hibernian demanding that much for McGinn, it is going to be tough for the Ibrox club to secure his services.

Celtic, though, will be able to cough up £6m for McGinn if they want to, and Brendan Rodgers’s side clearly have the advantage over Rangers in the race for the 23-year-old Scotland international midfielder.

Celtic have been linked with a move for McGinn. Back in June 2017, The Express reported that Celtic were planning to sign the midfielder from Hibernian in the summer of 2017, while a report in ChronicleLive in February 2018 stated that the performances of the Scotland international this season have caught the eye of the Glasgow giants.