- Rangers are preparing a summer move for Elliot Watt as midfield rebuild plans intensify.
- Watt impressed with standout performances, including a goal vs Celtic and display against Rangers.
- Resurfaced posts show Watt repeatedly expressed Rangers support during his teenage years.
Rangers are set to revisit a move for one of the Scottish Premiership’s standout midfield performers this summer, with recruitment planning already underway as the club continue shaping their rebuild under Danny Rohl.
The Ibrox hierarchy are expected to prioritise midfield additions at the end of the season.
Having a clear focus on adding composure and consistency to a unit that has lacked control in key moments.
Elliot Watt linked with Rangers move
That thinking has brought Motherwell midfielder Elliot Watt firmly back into consideration.
This comes following a strong campaign in which he has established himself as one of the league’s most reliable central operators.
Watt underlined his influence last season with a goal in Motherwell’s 2–0 win over Celtic, while also producing a standout display against Rangers in a 1–1 draw at Fir Park on the opening weekend, where he controlled large periods of midfield play.
His development has been shaped by a varied career path through Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Wolves and Preston North End academies.
Coming before a key loan spell at St Johnstone that helped accelerate his Premiership breakthrough.
Now at Motherwell, Watt has stepped into a more prominent role following Lennon Miller’s departure, contributing six goals and three assists in 34 appearances.
All while also earning strong internal scouting reviews for his progressive passing, ball-carrying and aerial competitiveness.
Elliot Watt tipped to be Nico Raskin replacement
Contracted until 2027, Motherwell hold an option for a further year.
Meaning any summer deal is expected to require a significant seven-figure fee.
Rangers also view him as a potential long-term midfield option amid ongoing uncertainty around Nico Raskin’s future.
Support for Ibrox club revealed
However, the story has taken on an added dimension following the resurfacing of Watt’s early social media activity, which shows open admiration for Rangers during his teenage years.
Old posts from Watt’s X account include repeated expressions of support for the club during the 2016–17 period, with the midfielder posting: “Mon the Gers” on five separate occasions between 2016 and 2018.
He also wrote: “Come on the RANGERS” ahead of the 2016 Scottish Cup semi-final Old Firm clash.
A match Rangers won on penalties under Mark Warburton.
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While such historic comments carry no weight in negotiations, they have added a layer of narrative intrigue to a potential move that is already being driven by footballing logic rather than sentiment.
Rangers are also tracking additional midfield targets ahead of the summer window.
However, Watt’s profile, domestic familiarity, physical output and technical progression, fits the recruitment brief closely.
