Eintracht Frankfurt are weighing up a move for Rangers midfielder Connor Barron as the Bundesliga club continues its search for a new defensive midfielder. The German outfit have joined Italian sides Bologna and Lazio in monitoring the Scotland international, who has established himself as a regular at Ibrox since arriving last summer.
Barron, 23, completed a free transfer from Aberdeen to Rangers in 2024 and has since become a key figure in the squad. He featured 37 times for the Glasgow club during his debut campaign, quickly cementing his place in the manager’s plans despite the step up in competition. The midfielder remains under contract for another two years, having signed terms that keep him at the Scottish giants until 2026.
Frankfurt’s defensive midfield hunt
The interest from Eintracht Frankfurt forms part of a broader recruitment drive to strengthen their engine room ahead of the new campaign. The club have previously been linked with several other experienced holding midfielders, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Robert Andrich, Club Brugge’s Raphaël Onyedika and West Ham’s Edson Álvarez. Barron, however, offers a different profile as a homegrown British talent with significant room for development. Rangers secured his services on a free transfer from Aberdeen last year, meaning any sale would represent pure profit for the Scottish side.
Serie A representatives Bologna and Lazio are also tracking the player’s situation closely. Both Italian clubs have a history of recruiting Scottish talent and view the defensive midfield sector as an area requiring reinforcement. The competition for Barron’s signature appears to be intensifying, though no club has yet tabled a formal offer according to current reports.
Current status and contract situation
Barron’s contractual position gives Rangers a strong negotiating stance. With his deal running until 2026, the Scottish Premiership side are under no immediate pressure to sanction a departure. However, the attraction of Bundesliga or Serie A football could test the club’s resolve to retain the midfielder, particularly if substantive bids arrive that match their valuation.
The Scotland international has settled quickly in Glasgow after his switch from the north-east, becoming a mainstay in the team’s rotation during his first season. Any potential transfer would require Rangers to identify a suitable replacement, adding complexity to negotiations. For now, interest remains at the monitoring stage, with Eintracht Frankfurt leading the pack of potential suitors as they seek to finalise their midfield rebuild before the transfer window closes.