Henry Winter shares problem with exit-linked Ibrox ace amid 'Magnificent' Rangers verdict

Henry Winter has told Todd Cantwell to reconsider his request to leave Rangers ahead of the summer transfer deadline.

Philippe Clement confirmed following the Gers’ pre-season clash with Birmingham City that the “magnificent” midfielder had asked to leave Ibrox this summer having been surrounded by transfer speculation [Heart and Hand, 24 July].

While no move away appears to be imminent for the 26-year-old, talkSPORT host and journalist Winter believes Cantwell should have followed his manager’s advice and fought for his career in Glasgow.

Writing on his website on Monday (29 July) Winter said: “The problem with Cantwell is he’s good but not as good as he thinks he is.

“Now he’s signalled he wants to quit Ibrox. It sounds like Clement handled things well when Cantwell came into his office, asking to leave. Clement made the point that Rangers are a big club, Ibrox a magnificent stage, and that he should reconsider.

“Cantwell didn’t waste much time mulling his decision over, and confirmed his intentions to Clement, who has made him train with the B team. That makes sense as Clement has to concentrate on those who want to represent the club.

“A sensible player would listen to Clement, appreciate how the manager could improve him, and learn to balance his desire to influence games with his undoubted ability along with the demands of team shape and duties.

“It’s a team game. Cantwell has to concentrate on delivering otherwise his career will drift, and all that early promise will be forgotten. His career, his choice. But it’s always a pity to see talent unfulfilled. Dereham, but never Deco.”

Will Todd Cantwell exit Rangers after summer Ibrox transfer request?

As Winter suggests, Cantwell is an extremely talented footballer and when he is at his best he can be as good as anyone else in a Gers shirt, but it is obvious from his mannerisms off and on the field that he knows it.

But in the biggest games, he has a tendency to go missing and let matches pass him by without leaving a mark. Something supporters will have become all too familiar with whenever an Old Firm clash rolls around.

While supporters will agree the Englishman should have followed his manager’s advice and potentially rethought his decision to depart Ibrox, it might be best for Clement’s side if they do cash in on the former Norwich City star.

Getting his wage off of the bill will be a massive boost and if anyone is willing to pay for his services, it will allow the Belgian to reinvest into one or two new additions to his ranks ahead of the new season.

Hopefully, this can be tied up sooner rather than later.

In other Rangers news, an update has emerged about when Vaclav Cerny could make his debut following his summer move to Ibrox

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