Zappa 0 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 There's a nonsense rumour floating around about why McGregor didn't play on Thursday night in Holland, but don't believe a word of it. The official line from Rangers is by far the most likely and there's the additional factor of Thursday being Alexander's birthday... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,629 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Turkish giants in �£4m battle to land Rangers No.1 Allan McGregor TURKISH giants Galatasaray and Bursaspor are preparing to battle it out for Rangers keeper Allan McGregor. MailSport can reveal both clubs had representatives at the Philips Stadion on Thursday night for Gers' Europa League clash with PSV Eindhoven. They were left disappointed as the Ibrox No.1 was rested to give Neil Alexander a competitive game ahead of next weekend's Co-op Cup Final against Celtic. But the Turkish sides are both on the lookout for a keeper and bids of around �£4million would force Gers into a reluctant sale. It's understood McGregor fancies a new challenge and the idea of playing abroad appeals to him. Bursaspor could be in the box seat as former team-mate Kenny Miller is already at the club. Miller and McGregor share the same agent and the Scotland striker has been pushing Bursa to snap up the 29-year-old. However, the Turks could face competition from Germany as Schalke are also keeping tabs on the Rangers keeper. Ibrox manager-in-waiting Ally McCoist would prefer to keep McGregor but might have to raise cash for his rebuilding project. McCoist has identified Dundee United duo David Goodwillie and Craig Conway as targets. Conway, 25, will leave United on a free at the end of the season but Gers will have to fight off Wigan, Watford and Swansea to land the winger. Goodwillie, 21, has been on the Ibrox radar for a while and his deal expires in 2012. United want to cash in now and will sell the striker for around �£450,000. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/2011/03/13/turkish-giants-in-4m-battle-to-land-rangers-no-1-allan-mcgregor-86908-22986783/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 745 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 4 million?? Double it and a conversation could then begin but even then it would be the lowest figure. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,488 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 4 million?? Double it and a conversation could then begin but even then it would be the lowest figure. That was my first reaction, but his age could count against him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 745 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 That was my first reaction, but his age could count against him. Not when Van Der Saar is 40 and coming out with a performance like he did yesterday. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,629 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Unfortunately a figure of around �£4-5m is probably what Rangers would accept 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,488 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Not when Van Der Saar is 40 and coming out with a performance like he did yesterday. And how much did Man Utd buy him for? �£2 million. And not every keeper lasts until they are 40, particularly ones who enjoy their partying. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 0 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 There's a nonsense rumour floating around about why McGregor didn't play on Thursday night in Holland, but don't believe a word of it. Well? Don't leave us in suspense. What's the nonsense rumour? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metlika 0 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 And how much did Man Utd buy him for? �£2 million. And not every keeper lasts until they are 40, particularly ones who enjoy their partying. McGregor could last another 5,6 or 7 years yet even with his partying. If he moves then I doubt he would be allowed to party as much. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I haven't heard any rumours as to why he never played on Thursday night. I thought it was common knowledge amongst Rangers fans that Alexander played to give him some game time before the cup final a week today. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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