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Glasgow Rangers have had a €4.2-million bid for striker Nikica Jelavic rejected by Rapid Vienna.

 

According to Austrian press, Rapid snubbed the offer during talks held in Vienna over the player.

 

"We have come to no agreement," said Rapid executive manager Alfred H�¶rtnagl after the weekend negotiations.

 

The 24-year-old Croat said he was unaware of the meeting.

 

"I will only focus on the match against Sturm Graz (this Sunday)," he said. "I want to lead Rapid to victory."

 

Jelavic is a strong striker who is great in the air and has good technique.

 

He has already scored five goals in seven games for Rapid this season, and bagged 27 in 45 appearances last term.

 

http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Rapid-Vienna-reject-42m-Rangers-bid-for-striker-Nikica-Jelavic/9388/

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Another thing to take into account with these Austrians trying to get the best price possible is that they will no doubt remember Rangers last raid on Austria when PLG paid far too much for Sebo and Svensson and they no doubt think that we are stupid enough to pay anything they ask as we did it before.

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News conference - Rangers manager Walter Smith

 

Rangers remain confident of signing Rapid Vienna striker Nikica Jelavic and hope to complete a deal for the Bosnian-born forward early next week.

 

The 24-year-old scored twice in the Europa League qualifying win over the Bulgarian outfit Beroe on Tuesday.

 

"Negotiations are ongoing," said Rangers manager Walter Smith. "They are keen for him to play in their domestic game at the weekend.

 

"We will hopefully find out one way or another at the start of next week."

 

Jelavic scored 21 goals last season, including three against Celtic in the Europa League.

 

And Smith is keen to land the striker following the departure of Kris Boyd to Middlesbrough.

 

"Negotiations with both the club and the player and his agents are ongoing," said the Rangers boss.

 

Rangers manager Walter Smith

He's a player we've been watching for a while who would do a really good job for us

 

Rangers manager Walter Smith

 

"He's a player we have been watching for a while. As normal, the club initially weren't too keen to sell him, but then they indicated they would be happy to listen to what we had to say.

 

"He's a player I think would do a really good job for us."

 

Rapid Vienna may want to retain the striker until at least the play-off round for the Europa League against Aston Villa.

 

Those games are scheduled for 19 and 26 August, which would leave only a few days before the transfer window closes.

 

But Smith does not believe that will materialise.

 

"No, there's not that fear," he said. "I think we have to have a resolution at some stage next week."

 

Jelavic has been with Rapid Vienna for two seasons, having joined them from Belgian club Zulte Waregem

 

He scored in the 1-1 draw at Celtic Park last October and bagged a brace in the 3-3 draw in the Austrian capital in December.

 

Meanwhile, midfielder John Fleck faces six weeks on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Clyde.

 

"Unfortunately he will miss maybe six weeks, up to that anyway," said Smith. "Hopefully we will get him back before then.

 

"It's disappointing because he has been playing well in pre-season."

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8893879.stm

 

Rumours flying around this is a done deal??

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