Connor Barron: Rangers must build team around midfielder after impressive Hibernian display
Connor Barron was perhaps one of the only players to come away from Rangers’ 2-1 defeat to Hibs with any dignity on Wednesday.
The midfielder has spent most of 2026 on the sidelines and finally made his return to the starting XI in the defeat to Celtic on the weekend.
Despite the loss, he impressed and continued this form at Ibrox on Wednesday as Hibs inflicted a fourth successive defeat on the Gers.
While the future of Danny Rohl is uncertain, preparation for the summer transfer window has certainly begun.
Now, Rangers should look to build a team around Barron, with a massive summer rebuild needed at Ibrox.
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Going into the summer, it is clear that many players need to be moved on.
The 2025-26 campaign has been a failure at Rangers, with the vast majority of the squad underperforming massively.
| Connor Barron’s stats vs Hibs | |
| Minutes | 90 |
| Chances created | 4 |
| Touches | 107 |
| Passing accuracy | 94% |
| Successful crosses | 3 |
| Tackles | 5 |
| Recoveries | 5 |
Yet, one star who has been consistent has been Barron, and this was evident on Wednesday.
According to Fotmob on 14 May, against Hibs, he created the most chances at four, had the most touches at 107, completed 94 per cent of his passes, completed three successful crosses and made five tackles and five recoveries throughout.
It is clear that Barron did not deserve to be on the losing side in what was a terrible defeat.
Now, Rangers should look to build a team around Barron ahead of the summer as they look to finally end their trophy drought.
Who are Rangers looking to sign this summer?
Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Rangers are looking to sign Bobby Clark this summer.
The Gers are ready to step up their interest in the Red Bull Salzburg midfielder who has impressed while on loan to Derby County this campaign.
Sources indicate that the Austrian club may be prepared to let the 21-year-old go for a price-cut fee this summer, with numerous clubs showing interest.
Therefore, with Nicolas Raskin’s future also uncertain, Barron could potentially partner Clark in the centre of the pitch next season.
However, it remains to be seen if Rangers are able to get the deal over the line in the coming months as they look to significantly upgrade their squad.
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