Gersnet Transfer Rumour Mill - Update

[Frankie 8,552]

http://www.gersnetonline.net/newsite/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=582&Itemid=1

 

As we approach the last 7 days of the January transfer window and lose our most prolific league scorer, The-Insider once again lets us know of the rumours (yes, rumours not fact!) that he has been hearing over the last few days.

 

First off, with Daniel Cousin signing for Fulham all the debate is who will replace him and how much of the �£3million will Walter Smith get to spend. The answer is not very much as once all the parties get their hefty cut of the transfer fee; and Rangers still looking to address their debt, that will only leave around half of the initial �£3million figure. It must disappoint and concern all Ranges fans that in seasons where they continue to support the team so strongly financially (despite no success and little defence from the club when criticised) that certain people continue to make so much money out of transfers.

 

The three most common names linked with a move are S�¸ren Larsen, Luke Moore and, now, Kyle Lafferty of Burnley. Of those Larsen is the most affordable but Rangers retain an interest in all three. Larsen and Lafferty offer the most direct replacement in terms of style of play while Moore has already visted Murray Park and has viewed property in the West End of Glasgow. Unfortunately, Villa want �£3.5million for his services and, at this stage, Rangers cannot afford that fee.

 

To counter the finance issue, as revealed last week by Gersnet, Alan Hutton's Rangers future is still very much in the balance. As we told you last week, Spurs increased their weekly wage offer by over 50% after dealing directly with Rangers and not Hutton's agent. Since then Hutton has sacked his agent John Lonergan and any move to London is still on the table with Rangers being keen to sell.

 

Certainly with Ehiogu and Cousin now having left the club and no replacements brought back in, further pressure will be on Sir David Murray to buy - more so if Hutton and/or Buffel also leave. As we said last week, two or three suitable signings could mean the difference between a title-winning side and not winning any trophies whatsoever.

 

The-Insider will keep you informed over the next week.

 

[Gribz 847]

Where I would have preferred Cousin to stay from a playing point of view Im happy we have got 3 million for a 30 yr old who thinks his future is elsewhere. Good bit of business.

 

But we cant compete when it comes to buying a replacement now unless we find someone on the continent for cheap.

 

I havent heard of Kyle Lafferty?? Is he a young talent?

 

The things look now we maybe should have brought David Healy in last summer.

[Frankie 8,552]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Lafferty

 

[calscot 0]

Larsen is my preferred choice of those three.

[Wija 0]

If Hutton goes, and we get no-one in we are surrendering the title.

 

We need Hutton to stay and we also need another central defender.

 

I don't think we need a striker, although getting one of the 3 mentioned would be good. Helps keep the forward momentum.

[ascender 352]

Do we need another CB though? He'll never get a game as WS won't drop Weir, so what's the point of wasting money on one?

 

Besides, Webster and Smith are both due to play again in the reserves, so hopefully they're finally going to be available to us.

[Gazza_8 233]

Lafferty is over-rated. The tinks were chasing him but they laughed at the asking price Burnley were after.

 

I don't think Moore would enhance the squad, so Larsen would be my 1st choice signing from those three.

 

We haven't really been linked with many players this window which is unusual.

[Frankie 8,552]

Loving the avatar Gazza...

[Gazza_8 233]

Loving the avatar Gazza...

 

Ian Beale - keep it real!

[calscot 0]

One thing about Hutton: did he win a meddle when we last won the league? I don't think he did, so could he be wanting to wait till the summer as he's a great chance of winning a couple of medals first?

 

Let's face it, he's got little chance at Spurs.

 

He might also fancy his chances of getting to the latter stages of a European competition - he'll be cup tied with Tottenham.

 

Just a thought, no point in leaving the Old Firm before you've won something...