ShaneRalfRoss 278 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Gers seek talks with Bougherra by Alison McConnell RANGERS will hold showdown talks with Madjid Bougherra next week amid fresh speculation that Bordeaux are ready to make a move for him. The Ibrox club today confirmed there has been no formal offer for the defender from the French outfit, or anyone else. However, Rangers have hinted that they anticipate a written offer for the player but have insisted that they won't sell unless the price is right. "We have no received a bid or any official contact from Bordeaux," said Martin Bain, Rangers chief executive. advertisement "We have been made aware from the player's agent that a bid is on its way but so far we have not received anything." Quotes attributed to Bougherra which appeared in an Algerian newspaper suggest that he may be preparing to move on. "I can't really say too much abut this," said the 26-year-old. "All I can say is that I do know that Bordeaux are interested in me. "I expect this to be resolved next week after I have spoken to the people who are in charge at Rangers." Ibrox supremo David Murray has insisted that he will only allow players to go if the money that is put down is agreeable. "We don't wish to accept any offers for our good young players, but if we get anything that is unbelievable, then we have to be realistic," he said. "At this moment, we have no plans to sell our best talent. We are no different to any other club in that, if we receive an offer that is well above valuation, we have to consider it." However, while Bordeaux have backtracked somewhat from their stance earlier in the week when they distanced themselves from speculation. The French club's president, Jean-Louis Triaud, said: "We have not made any official offer to Rangers yet, but if we do, we will not be forced into a corner by them. Bougherra is one of the players Laurent Blanc has discussed but if he's too dear then we move on." Rangers, meanwhile, have revealed that new shirt sales have broken all previous records with the club's megastore shifting 3000 new tops on the first day they went on sale yesterday. Publication date 17/07/09 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...2520543.0.0.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 704 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Murray and Triaud, if they stick to their word, means a deal probably won't go through. But it depends on what Murray's "exceptional" valuation of Bougherra is, and how far it is away from Triaud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronRangerMN 2 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 "We don't wish to accept any offers for our good young players, but if we get anything that is unbelievable, then we have to be realistic," he said. "At this moment, we have no plans to sell our best talent. We are no different to any other club in that, if we receive an offer that is well above valuation, we have to consider it." Simple question, Sir David: how much do you want to win? It's nauseating that a team that automatically qualified for the Champions League is now a selling club. Economic reality aside, this is hardly the way to reward the fan base. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radlord 24 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Murray and Triaud, if they stick to their word, means a deal probably won't go through. But it depends on what Murray's "exceptional" valuation of Bougherra is, and how far it is away from Triaud. Bottom line is he'll think £5m is pretty good, seeing as we're doubling our money in a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilRFC 10 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Murray and Triaud, if they stick to their word, means a deal probably won't go through. But it depends on what Murray's "exceptional" valuation of Bougherra is, and how far it is away from Triaud. Bottom line is he'll think £5m is pretty good, seeing as we're doubling our money in a season. thinking this too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesilencer 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Murray and Triaud, if they stick to their word, means a deal probably won't go through. But it depends on what Murray's "exceptional" valuation of Bougherra is, and how far it is away from Triaud. Bottom line is he'll think £5m is pretty good, seeing as we're doubling our money in a season. Theres nae chance he will be leaving for 5m! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radlord 24 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 That's around what we'll get for him i think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sairdy 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Does anybody know if he has a buy out clause? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesilencer 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 That's around what we'll get for him i think. I'm sure we won't be accepting a bid of £5million anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 556 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 if they go anywhere near 7-8 million then we can kiss him goodbye but by the sounds of it Boogie wants to leave for bordeaux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Anything under £7m isn't 'unbelievable' money. And please Mr Murray, don't think the fans are stupid enough to believe that it is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper1989 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 IF the offer is in th 7-8 mill range we have to sell... We need the money and surely Wattie has a replacement in mind. Not worried in the least. Carlos -> Out, Boogie in. Boogie out --> >> in., WS has shown he is very astute in getting CB's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupforever 17 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It'll be Tonel if he leaves. Was hoping to see Bougie and Tonel at the back this season but oh well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 "We don't wish to accept any offers for our good young players, but if we get anything that is unbelievable, then we have to be realistic," he said. "At this moment, we have no plans to sell our best talent. We are no different to any other club in that, if we receive an offer that is well above valuation, we have to consider it." Simple question, Sir David: how much do you want to win? It's nauseating that a team that automatically qualified for the Champions League is now a selling club. Economic reality aside, this is hardly the way to reward the fan base. Rangers ain't a selling club. I wish people would get this myth out of their head. As a club we have no choice but to SELL some of the better players because of the DEBT. It's the best thing all round to do. Unless you think the club can get into the CL last 16 a few times which would obviously help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingPig 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 if they go anywhere near 7-8 million then we can kiss him goodbye but by the sounds of it Boogie wants to leave for bordeaux Which will mean the fee will eventually be around 4 or 5 M and it will be a long drawn out transfer. Hope Im wrong and he stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy72 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 To be honest, I think 5 million is a good offer for him. He is a very good defender, but he seemed very injury prone to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiper 0 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I do believe Murray and Bain want to keep a hold of Bougherra, but whether they want the money more I do not know. If they do receive any bid from Bougherre, unless it is completely outrageous, they should refuse it immediately. This way, it might give the impression we are not selling and we keep Boogie...Or they'll come back in with another offer, knowing that they have to improve it significantly. However, I fear it'll be a case of someone making an offer and Murray trying to negotiate a few bob extra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,510 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 "I can't really say too much abut this," said the 26-year-old. "All I can say is that I do know that Bordeaux are interested in me. "I expect this to be resolved next week after I have spoken to the people who are in charge at Rangers." So basically you want to wait until you get back before asking to move to bordeaux... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 "We don't wish to accept any offers for our good young players, but if we get anything that is unbelievable, then we have to be realistic," he said. "At this moment, we have no plans to sell our best talent. We are no different to any other club in that, if we receive an offer that is well above valuation, we have to consider it." Simple question, Sir David: how much do you want to win? It's nauseating that a team that automatically qualified for the Champions League is now a selling club. Economic reality aside, this is hardly the way to reward the fan base. Rangers ain't a selling club. I wish people would get this myth out of their head. As a club we have no choice but to SELL some of the better players because of the DEBT. It's the best thing all round to do. Unless you think the club can get into the CL last 16 a few times which would obviously help. :rolleyes: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It is important to have some type of strategy in mind as a club. Can anyone see one with regards to Bougherra being transferred if he is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 It is important to have some type of strategy in mind as a club. Can anyone see one with regards to Bougherra being transferred if he is? Possibly the transfer money brought in from his sale would buy a couple of players, that's the only strategy i can think of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 not another badge kisser.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gid 46 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 "We don't wish to accept any offers for our good young players, but if we get anything that is unbelievable, then we have to be realistic," he said. "At this moment, we have no plans to sell our best talent. We are no different to any other club in that, if we receive an offer that is well above valuation, we have to consider it." Simple question, Sir David: how much do you want to win? It's nauseating that a team that automatically qualified for the Champions League is now a selling club. Economic reality aside, this is hardly the way to reward the fan base. Rangers ain't a selling club. I wish people would get this myth out of their head. As a club we have no choice but to SELL some of the better players because of the DEBT. It's the best thing all round to do. Unless you think the club can get into the CL last 16 a few times which would obviously help. No matter the reason for selling on your best players, if you do so then you are a selling club. Why do you think the Hibs and Motherwells of this world sell their best players? Because they need the money. Are you saying they are not selling clubs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 IF Bougherra wants to go, then let him go. No point in having a player at the club who would rather be somewhere else - he can fuck off for all I care should that be his wish!? IF he wants to stay, then we should do everything possible to keep a hold of him, unless a ridiculous bid comes in. IF Bougherra goes, then we need to bring in two quality CB's. Make your mind up Bougherra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonics7 1 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Does anybody know if he has a buy out clause? possibly, but then surely we'd know about that by now via the media. if there was one, i'd hope it was for £8m. but then, how many players do we buy for £2.5m & sell on for £8m. more likely be around £5-£6m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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