Bears 0 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Would have been a good bosman but it appears he's happy to collect a big wage rather than trophies. Which is the right thing to do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,310 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 30k a week for a former CL winner plus Chelsea and Barcelona and Iceland int'l is not as high a wage as I would have expected. He's been on that wage for ages and IMHO, if they actually want to win something and playing rather regularly, these "ex-superstars" should be willing to play for a reasonable wage. His bank balance is fine enough to by half of the Scottish League ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears 0 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 He's been on that wage for ages and IMHO, if they actually want to win something and playing rather regularly, these "ex-superstars" should be willing to play for a reasonable wage. His bank balance is fine enough to by half of the Scottish League ... One thing we always need to take into account is the family and where they live. I always feel the attraction of living in London is a big pull for the London clubs. You may find the player likes living there and his family are settled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Dutch websites saying that Andreas Granqvist is in talks with Napoli and expect him to sign this week. They are talking about 4.5 million euro's which would probably have put us out the running anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 As good a player Gudjohnsen used to be Id be disappointed if we got him, so well done Ally for turning that down. Watching him last season he looked a shadow of the former player and signing him would be a bit like Beattie - a signing on previous reputation. Going for the likes of Hemed is much more promising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilledbear 16 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 The Record asking the source of any transfer money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,469 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 NEIL DANNS will pick Rangers ahead of Celtic if he gets the choice. Both sides of the Old Firm are eyeing the out-of-contract Crystal Palace midfielder. SunSport revealed on Saturday how Gers boss Ally McCoist wants to sign the 28-year-old former Birmingham City ace. Celtic gaffer Neil Lennon has also been keeping tabs on the player. But Danns's agent Derek Green admits the lure of Champions League football with Rangers next season would be too hard to resist if it the clubs do battle for his signature. Green, who has still to receive official contact from Rangers, said: "You only have one career and you want to maximise that. "Rangers are playing Champions League football next season and that doesn't come along every day. "If that comes along then of course he is going to take it." Leicester, are also keen on Danns who returns from holiday this week. But Green insists the player is in no rush to sign for anyone. Green said: "Even though no one's been in touch you'd hold off because if the speculation is true then there could be Champions League football next year. When you come from somewhere like Crystal Palace and you could get the chance to play Champions League football you wouldn't rush into signing for someone else. "Until you get that call either way then you have to leave your options open. "We have got until August 31 to decide where he wants to be. "Waiting another two weeks or so isn't going to kill him. "The ball is in his court and he has earned the right to be in this position. "He is a fantastic person first and foremost and then he is a footballer - it is not often we get that. He is a smashing lad and deserves what he gets." Read more: http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/3635312/Danns-eyes-up-Gers-switch.html#ixzz1PEdcgE22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,469 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Israeli striker Tomer Hemed is ready to fly to Glasgow later this week to become Ally McCoist's first signing for Rangers. Sportsmail understands the Maccabi Haifa player has turned down an offer to move to Spain - and has made Govan his preferred choice following talks over the past three days involving the new Ibrox boss and the player's agents. The 24-year-old has told his employers he doesn't want to sign a new contract to stay in Israel - leaving him within his rights to move immediately to the SPL on a Bosman free transfer. Now his signature could be wrapped up before the end of the week assuming there are no problems with a medical and a three-year offer liable to be worth around �£7,000 per-week. If the deal is concluded as expected, then Hemed - a former team-mate of Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal - will become the fifth striker at Rangers, alongside Nikica Jelavic, Steven Naismith, Kyle Lafferty and James Beattie. However, former England cap Beattie, who has a year left on the deal he signed upon arrival from Stoke City, looks surplus to requirements and could be loaned out again after a similar arrangement with Blackpool between January and May. Meanwhile, McCoist has a meeting with owner Craig Whyte scheduled for Tuesday to discuss the budget for signings and new contracts. Whyte sent a document to Rangers shareholders last week promising to supply investment at a level of around �£5million per season for five years - a pledge he had also made via sources while Sir David Murray was still in power. St Mirren defender Darren McGregor is the latest name linked with Ibrox, the former Cowdenbeath player having impressed SPL observers in his first season. He has been offered a new contract by Paisley boss Danny Lennon but could be available at around �£200,000. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,469 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 TOMER HEMED will jet into Glasgow in the next 24 hours to seal his dream move to Rangers. The Israeli striker is poised to sign a three-year deal at Ibrox after Gers boss Ally McCoist met with his representatives at Murray Park yesterday. A further round of talks are scheduled for later today with Hemed expected in Scotland for a medical on Thursday. If Hemed passes he will become a Rangers player by the end of the week - and the first signing of the McCoist era. The Gers gaffer told SunSport last night: "It's close. We met and spoke with his representatives today. The new owner was present and we're now ready to take it further. "We're looking to have something done by the end of the week." Hemed, 24, will arrive on a Bosman after his 17 goals helped Maccabi Haifa to the Israeli title. McCoist looks to have pulled off a major coup with Hemed snubbing offers from Italy, Spain and Belgium to join the SPL champions. And SunSport can reveal the hitman could be joined by out-of-contract Crystal Palace star Neil Danns within days. McCoist has confirmed Rangers director of football administration Andrew Dickson contacted the midfielder's agent Derek Green yesterday. Danns is also being chased by Hull, Leicester and Celtic, but McCoist hopes the lure of Champions League football will see him opt for Gers. He confirmed: "As regards Neil, Andrew has spoken to his representative and we're keen, very keen. "That's one I am pursuing further as well.He's a player we are keen on." Former Gers defenders Carlos Cuellar and Danny Wilson are two more McCoist is keen on as he bids to bolster his defence with the Ibrox futures of both Madjid Bougherra and Davie Weir in doubt. Bougherra is attracting interest from the Premier League while Weir, at 41, has yet to be offered a new deal. McCoist would love to re-sign Cuellar - who Gers sold to Aston Villa for �£8million three years ago - but the issue is clouded as Villa are still managerless. McCoist could turn to Scotland and former Gers youngster Wilson, although Bolton are also keen on a season-long loan for him. McCoist said: "The situation at Aston Villa makes it difficult with regards to Carlos. "Danny Wilson is a player we'd obviously consider but I haven't spoken to any agents or, more importantly, Liverpool." Another player on Rangers' radar is Arsenal's Kyle Bartley. He shone on loan at Ibrox this year before a knee injury and would like to return. Coisty added: "Kyle is someone I am trying to get a hold of. "Arsenal are in no rush to make a decision but we can't afford to wait and wait with our season starting earlier. "We need to be ready to go." SunSport can also reveal El Hadji Diouf WON'T be returning, while Getafe midfielder Derek Boateng is out of Gers' price range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy1881 79 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 just back from holiday looks like its been a busy ten days for rumours etc lol, anyway this just got posted on stv Craig Conway is in talks with Rangers and could be set for a freedom of contract move to Ibrox. STV understands that Conway and his representative held discussions at Murray Park on Wednesday morning about a move. The Scotland winger is out of contract after five years at Dundee United and the Scottish Premier League champions will not have to pay a transfer fee to add him to their squad. Conway picked up a Scottish Cup winners medal with United in 2010 and scored 15 goals in 150 appearances for the club. Rangers manager Ally McCoist is keen on the former Ayr United wide man and hopes to make him one of a trio of signings this week. McCoist has already had talks with Israeli striker Tomer Hemed's agent and the Maccabi Haifa hitman is expected to fly to Glasgow for a medical this week. Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns is also on the list of targets and has made it clear he will seriously consider a move north. STV has learned that McCoist is keen to see business concluded before he leaves for a family holiday next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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