Rangers boss Steven Gerrard must convince Allan McGregor to extend his deal with Rangers or risk paying out an "absolute fortune" in a replacement claims Barry Ferguson.
The veteran goalkeeper is out of contract at Ibrox this summer and could cement his place as a Light Blues legend by bringing the Premiership trophy back to Govan.
However, former teammate Ferguson believes it is vital that gaffer Gerrard can convince the 39-year-old to remain with the club for another season.
Ferguson reckons McGregor has only got better with age and will only continue to improve after his heroics against Hamilton.
“I hope he doesn’t decide to call it a day at the end of the season," he told the Go Radio Football Show.
"I know he’s 39 now but he looks to me as fit as he’s ever been.
“If he wants to go out on top, because it looks like Rangers are going to win the league, but listen I hope the manager sits him down and forces his hand to stay another season.
“To replace Allan McGregor would cost you an absolute fortune, believe me.
“Jon McLaughlin has done well when he has come in but he’s not had a lot to do.
“It’s something I thought about yesterday, what if Allan McGregor decides to go out on top, but look I think the manager will be trying to force his hand.
“He’s got to because he’s so big a player and that was proven yesterday (against Hamilton).”
