Juhasz admits Gers hope

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From STV

 

STV understands Roland Juhasz turned down an opportunity to forego part of his potential signing-on fee to force through a move to Rangers.

 

The Ibrox club failed in a �£2.6 million bid for the defender on Monday night after days of negotiations, with Anderlecht keen to receive �£3.5 million for the player.

 

However, it is understood Juhasz was offered the chance to have �£170,000 cut from his signing-on fee at Rangers, in order for a deal to be struck between the two clubs.

 

The Hungarian however declined that offer, missing out on the opportunity to move to the Scottish Premier League.

 

Anderlecht told STV on Tuesday that Rangers had simply fallen short in their valuation of the 28-year-old, remarking the Scottish side couldn't “have top players for little money.”

 

After the collapse of the deal, Juhasz’s agent Vladan Filipovic launched an attack on Anderlecht for haggling over what he described as a meagre amount, which now appears to be related to the offer put to the player to conclude the move.

 

“We are very disappointed in the management at Anderlecht, including Herman van Holsbeeck [general manager],” said Filipovic. “I know in football anything can happen but I did not expect this.

 

“When Roland extended his contract a year ago, Anderlecht agreed verbally they would sell him if a certain offer came in. Unfortunately this was not given in writing, but we trusted them.

 

“Rangers have offered this amount now but Anderlecht have said no. I understand they do not want to lose Roland, it is understandable, but a year ago they promised he could leave for an appropriate offer.”