ian1964 10,761 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I think that there's just alot of feelers going out at the moment, but these negotions with Hemed seem to be well on, so he may become our first signing if all goes well. We need to get 'wee gems' for a reasonable price, to avoid being plunged into serious debt again. I agree,there is talent out there no doubt it's just a case of scouting them 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Tomer Hemed's agents flew into Glasgow today to seal the Maccabi Haifa striker's move to Rangers. The 24-year-old Israeli has snubbed offers from Italy, Spain and Belgium and now looks set to become Ally McCoist’s first summer signing after his representatives held contract talks over a Bosman free transfer at Murray Park with the new manager, and chairman Craig Whyte. Hemed will be offered a three-year deal at around Ã?£8,000-per-week after McCoist decided to make a firm move off the back of several scouting missions from backroom team members John Brown and Ian Durrant and a host of background checks. The six-foot-plus hitman – who bagged 17 goals last season as Haifa won the title and made his full international debut this month – is one of half a dozen new faces McCoist wants to land. The manager held talks with Whyte today on what his summer signing budget will be and now hopes to forge ahead and boost his squad for the mission to land four-in-a-row with the return to pre-season training just 13 days away. Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns, who has also been linked with Celtic, Hull and Cardiff, remains on the list, as does former stopper Carlos Cuellar, although the managerial situation at Aston Villa is making it difficult to establish whether the Spaniard will be allowed to leave or not. Arsenal defender Kyle Bartley is another key target with the player keen to return on a one-year loan if an agreement can be struck. Danns’ agent, Derek Green, admits the possibility of Champions League football could sway a decision Rangers way should they follow up an initial approach through a third party with a concrete offer. He said: “You only have one career and you want to maximise that. Rangers are playing Cham- pions 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.” However, one player Rangers look certain to miss out on is David Vaughan. The Welshman had been targeted and will quit Blackpool – but he wants to stay in the Premier League. Gers are also keeping a close eye on Ã?£10m-rated Charlie Adam’s proposed move to Liverpool. They are due 10% of any fee after a clause was inserted into the deal that took him south. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/editor-s-picks/tomer-hemed-agent-jets-in-for-gers-talk-1.1106737 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 919 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hemed seems like a promising signing. Bartley and Cuellar would be a dream come true. How solid would they be as a pairing together with McGregor behind them!! Dont know much about Danns but going into the season with Ness, Hutton, Davis, McCulloch, Danns and Edu is a much healthier position than last season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 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. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,665 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I'd much rather McCoist did his talking after players were signed. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,820 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 On a sidenote, for copyright reasons, it would be better to state the source and provide a link to the stories, if possible. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers Football Club 0 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 ISRAELI striker set to be McCoist's first signing More... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,665 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 On a sidenote, for copyright reasons, it would be better to state the source and provide a link to the stories, if possible. Agreed. Please can everyone do that when quoting stories from the media. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I normally do post the link,however the last post I made on here states '' sunsport ''. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,665 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I normally do post the link,however the last post I made on here states '' sunsport ''. No probs mate - but better to have the link as well where possible. As long as you reference the source though, that should be fine hopefully. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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