Leon King's chances of ignoring big name interest over an exit from Rangers have been given a boost after an insight to life at 16.
The 18-year-old is a reported target for clubs like Manchester United after emerging as a first-team regular under Giovanni van Bronckhorst this season, amid a raft of injuries at centre-back. He started again during Wednesday's 1-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final win over Dundee but still rumours are swirling over what comes next for the teenager.
It's claimed by the Athletic that 'Those who know the player believe he is so passionate about the club and cementing himself as a mainstay in the Rangers team over the next couple of years that, even if he does begin to attract suitors, it would take a lot for him to agree to a move.' What's more is that King has already reportedly rejected the chance to leave the club.
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They state that at 16, the Scotland youth international was offered a huge 10k a week contract at a Premier League side.
That was turned down by the defender, no mean feat considering the potentially life-changing finances on offer to him at a young age.
Rangers will be desperate to keep him and avoid losing another one of their talented academy products, Rory Wilson already opting for Aston Villa instead of Ibrox this year.
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