Nacer Barazite

[uddingstonbluenose 1]

Rangers will tonight give a trial to Arsenal reserve Nacer Barazite in Belfast when they take on Glentoran in a glamour friendly at the Oval.

And Light Blues coach Ian Durrant, who will bring the squad this side of the Irish Sea says the club have been tipped off as to the talents of the Dutch winger from an unlikely source.

One-time boss of Old Firm rivals Celtic, Liam Brady who is now head of the Gunners’ academy has given a glowing recommendation to Gers and they will run their eye over the 21-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Derby County, at the home of the Glens.

The Rangers team will ultimately have an unfamiliar look to it, with many of the star turns on international duty, but as Durrant explains, it will be full of players who will be involved in first XI action at some stage this season, as the cash-stricken Glaswegians are forced to put more of an emphasis on youth than they have had to for some time.

“The squad will be mostly made up of reserve players but it is still very strong and there are players here who have already, or will this season, play in the first team,” Durrant told the Belfast Telegraph.

“We will have a young lad on trial for us called Nacer Barazite who comes to us from Arsenal and was highly recommended by Liam Brady and that will be a good opportunity for us and the Rangers fans in Belfast to have a look at him.

“Another boy to look out for is a Polish lad, Kamil Wiktorski who is only 17 but he has a great future.

“There are other lads who have been in and around the squad like Jordan McMillan and Kyle Hutton who will be there and it’s great for

us to get a tough test against Glentoran.

“These boys are the future of Rangers. It used to be that we would throw the cheque book about and buy players when we felt like it, but that’s not the case anymore, and that means that these young lads will have a great chance of breaking into the first team.”

And Durrant isn’t taking the game lightly, with Glentoran’s new 4-3-3 formation seemingly even making waves over in Scotland.

“We had them watched by our scout at the weekend against Distillery and had a look at their formation, so we’ve done our homework,” he added.

“It’ll be a great night for us and for Glentoran hopefully and I personally always love going to Belfast.

“We know we have a massive support in Northern Ireland and it’s important that we come over because so many people make the trip over to watch us so often.”

Tickets for the game are still available priced at £20 for grandstand, £10 terracing and can be purchased at SS Moore, Chichester St Belfast; Glentoran Superstore, Connsbrook Shopping Centre; The Lane, Orangefield Lane; Spar Ravenhill Rd, Belfast; Westbourne GSC, Newtownards Rd, Belfast; Dawson's Newsagents, Belmont Rd Belfast; Maxol Frances Street Newtownards.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/glentoran-get-a-glimpse-of-future-rangers-stars-14902904.html

[skinnymate1690 666]

heard of him but cant really say ive seen much of him

think ive seen him play in the carling cup games for arsenal before , if we get him then maybe they could throw in vela on loan

[RFC55 110,319]

lets be honest if your going to get youngsters 4m anywhere then the gunners is the place to start

[iain88 70]

personally, as soon as i see the word "winger" i think "sign him please!", even if it's some unknown signing for scunthorpe on sky sports news.

how desperate i am to see us play a match with 1/2 natural wide players is quite sad.

[bombaybadboy08 15,660]

Never heard of him but hopefully he does well,sounds like a worthwhile workout tonight.

[Gaffbear 4,106]

Arsenal youngster shouts great talent to me.

Take the lad on

[Orangeclement 582]

The lad has skill and ability in abundance , its his small stature that worries me although his loan spell last season in the championship will have helped

[BRICKY1872 118]

The lad has skill and ability in abundance , its his small stature that worries me although his loan spell last season in the championship will have helped

He's 6ft2.

[Orangeclement 582]

The lad has skill and ability in abundance , its his small stature that worries me although his loan spell last season in the championship will have helped

He's 6ft2.

i may have confused him with Sanchez Watt

[Poetry_In_Blue 1,043]

Can't say I've heard of him, but someone from the Arsenal academy are probably miles better than anything we produce at this moment in time I'm sad to say, also good to hear Witorski getting a mention and enjoyed Hutton's little cameo at the weekend.

[Tommy WATP 86]

I've saw him a few times, has the skill to beat a man but quite inconsistant, nonetheless its a trial so heres hoping he impresses

[lilboyblue 0]

You tube compilation of the young Dutch Maestro

[Papa Sasac 164]

Hopefully it isn't a Blumstein situation- works his socks off, impresses everyone, yet doesn't get a deal.

[Poetry_In_Blue 1,043]

I wish people would forget about Blumstein, if he was that good he would have gotten himself a deal, it shows how good he was that he could only get a 1 year deal with Inverness I think it is.

[papaguy51 912]

Barazite is an outstanding player, a player I've seen on a couple of occasions in person.

His touch and ability to go past a player is superb and he's an excellent finisher. He won't be bullied in possession either.

I'd like to see this happen.

[sillybilly 151]

got him in my champ manager, does the business for me week in week out. fingers crossed

[warden90 0]

Would this be for a loan move or a permanent move?

[Tommy WATP 86]

Barazite is an outstanding player, a player I've seen on a couple of occasions in person.

His touch and ability to go past a player is superb and he's an excellent finisher. He won't be bullied in possession either.

I'd like to see this happen.

What would the fee be on him? I'd imagine a bit pricey

[papaguy51 912]

Barazite is an outstanding player, a player I've seen on a couple of occasions in person.

His touch and ability to go past a player is superb and he's an excellent finisher. He won't be bullied in possession either.

I'd like to see this happen.

What would the fee be on him? I'd imagine a bit pricey

I think it would be more than reasonable.

I don't think his deal has that long to do, and he probably won't break into the Arsenal team this season.

[Amac9 2,060]

Not seen anything off him but I will keep an eye out for him tonight.

[Tommy WATP 86]

Barazite is an outstanding player, a player I've seen on a couple of occasions in person.

His touch and ability to go past a player is superb and he's an excellent finisher. He won't be bullied in possession either.

I'd like to see this happen.

What would the fee be on him? I'd imagine a bit pricey

I think it would be more than reasonable.

I don't think his deal has that long to do, and he probably won't break into the Arsenal team this season.

He's a good talent so I'm hoping he impresses tonight, is he on trial for one game though I'd have liked him to spend at least a week here and get to see what a great club we are.

[Amac9 2,060]

[Stu1993 101]

Barazite is an outstanding player, a player I've seen on a couple of occasions in person.

His touch and ability to go past a player is superb and he's an excellent finisher. He won't be bullied in possession either.

I'd like to see this happen.

What would the fee be on him? I'd imagine a bit pricey

I think it would be more than reasonable.

I don't think his deal has that long to do, and he probably won't break into the Arsenal team this season.

He's a good talent so I'm hoping he impresses tonight, is he on trial for one game though I'd have liked him to spend at least a week here and get to see what a great club we are.

Agree tommy

[Tumshie 205]

We certainly need a couple of wingers. It's an area we need to strengthen and by all accounts this lad would do well up here. Certainly has the physical presence for it

[Jimfanciesthedude 25,044]

while i hate to admit it, liam brady is one of the most respected youth coaches in the game

if he says this boy is good then he will be bloody good