Glasgow Rangers winger Glenn Middleton will reportedly undergo a medical at Hibernian.
Glenn Middleton of Rangers
Rangers winger Middleton will undergo a medical at Hibernian before signing for Hibs on a loan deal, according to EdinburghLive.
Hibs right-back Whittaker knows the 19-year-old winger from their time together at Norwich, and the 35-year-old former Rangers player has raved about the Scotland Under-21 international and is looking forward to play with him.
Whittaker told EdinburghLive: “I played with Glenn at Norwich when I was down there and he was a young boy coming through. He was highly thought of and he trained with the first-team a few times.
“Being Scottish I got to know him a little bit and he will fit in well here with the boys. He is a great lad with great talent and he would be a good addition if he comes in. He is another guy who can unlock defences.
“He has played through the middle and out left with Rangers. He has power and quality when he gets into the final third.
“We can give him game time if he isn’t getting it at Rangers so it will only be good for him if he comes here.
“He is a different player to Martin Boyle and he hasn’t played a lot of first team football. He could grow here and get more football.”
Good move for Glenn Middleton?
With competition for places fierce at Rangers, it does make sense for Middleton to join Hibernian on loan for the 2019-20 campaign.
Hibs are a very ambitious club, and Middleton will grow at Easter Road and develop if he gets regular playing time.
The 19-year-old could then return to Rangers next summer, and the winger would be in a better position to challenge for a place in Steven Gerrard’s team next season.
Rangers are aiming to challenge bitter Old Firm rivals Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title this season.
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