As the Rangers move a mega-money contract from Ibrox wage bill, Rabbi Matondo will depart

Derek Ferguson believes that Rabbi Matondo’s move to Blackburn before the transfer window closes is the right one given his enormous salary at Rangers.

To the surprise of host Si Ferry, the former Gers midfielder revealed on Open Goal (August 22) that the quick wide player is paid £34,000 a week at Ibrox.

He has been heavily linked to a move to Ewood Park despite his impressive performance in the 6-0 victory over Ross County on August 24 [Daily Mail, 22 August].

Ferguson thinks it would make sense to approve an exit for the money he is on so Philippe Clement can make some of his own signings prior to the transfer deadline.

“The other thing is in terms of the wages because you hear the rumours up here about what he’s on,” he exclusively told Ibrox News.

And he seems to be on a hell of a lot of money for the Scottish Premiership.

“I believe the manager would prefer to have him removed from the team because he needs new players.”

“The manager has had a good year to look at Rabbi; he’s been there for a good while.” He might not be his type.

“I’m sure he leaves with the best wishes of the fans,”

Rabbi Matondo will stay, according to Rangers manager Philippe Clement, barring a sizable offer.

Rangers winger is what Blackburn Rovers manager wants at Ewood Park.

Even before he scored two goals at the weekend, Blackburn manager John Eustance announced his team’s interest in the 23-year-old [Lancashire Telegraph, August 22].

Raising the stakes on a late departure, Clement said after the game that Matondo would stay unless a club were to “come with enough money” [Sky Sports, 24 August].

The Welsh international’s wage would probably be justified if he consistently produced results similar to his most recent one.

It may not be a contract the Gers can afford to carry, though, after two years of patchy form and fitness and only moments of brilliance [Scottish Sun, 23 August], especially in light of rumours he might be used as a makeweight to bring in Blackburn captain Lewis Travis.