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CEO says it’s ‘disappointing’ Rangers are signing his player, reported 6-figure fee

Rangers have paid £250,000 for Tom Weston, according to The Blackpool Gazette. The Ibrox club have signed Weston, according to a statement on Blackpool’s official website. The 16-year-old forward was offered a three-year contract by the Seasiders, but the teenager turned it down and has decided to move to Rangers. However, the League One club have been paid £250,000 for the youngster, according to The Blackpool Gazette, and Blackpool have also announced on their official website that the club have retaining a financial interest in the teenager’s long-term future. Blackpool Chief Executive Officer Ben Mansford told the club’s official website: “It is always disappointing to lose a young player, particularly one who is as talented as Tony and has been with the Club for so long. “The FIF...