dazzareyes 220 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 RANGERS are again eyeing PSV Eindhoven midfielder Mika Vayrynen as they search for much- needed midfield reinforcements. The 26 year-old Finnish internationalist - who can operate in the middle or left side - was looked at by boss Walter Smith a year ago. But no moves were made as he still had two years of his contract to run in Holland and PSV were looking for a hefty fee. Vayrynen then almost moved to Derby County a year ago, but the move broke down when he picked up a calf injury just before his medical. Now into the final year of his deal with the Dutch champions, and with a much lower price tag, the midfielder almost moved to Club Brugge last month but could not agree terms. He is currently with PSV and played at the weekend as they began their pre-season warm-up matches but, after featuring just once last term in the first team, he knows there is no future under coach Huub Stevens. Rangers scouted Vayrynen last term and watched him in international action for Finland, and the powerful six-footer could be an option now as Smith attempts to cover for the loss of injured skipper Barry Ferguson. The Rangers manager knows he needs to bolster his ranks, and admitted after the 1-0 weekend defeat to Schalke that he would be stepping up efforts this week, ahead of the Champions League signing deadline on Thursday night. Central defence is also an area that needs covered, and assistant boss Ally McCoist is set to travel to the Algarve this week to watch Glenn Loovens in action for Cardiff City, possibly against Celtic on Thursday. Loovens wants to join Rangers and has again told the Welsh side he has no intention of extending his contract which has less than a year to run. But Cardiff want in excess of £2.5million for the 25-year-old and that has so far stopped any kind of deal progressing. Despite claiming he wants to return to Rangers, there is no interest in former winger Peter Lovenkrands at this moment in time. The Dane's agent, Ivan Benes, is believed to have contacted Smith about the prospect of a return from Schalke, but the matter has gone no further so far. The Rangers squad returned to Murray Park today, coming back from Germany on Saturday. Smith expected Spanish defender Carlos Cuellar to return to training and, while he is unlikely to feature against Clyde tomorrow night as he recovers from a calf strain, he will play against Raith Rovers on Saturday. However, keeper Allan McGregor is expected to play some part of the match at Broadwood as he looks for action ahead of the Champions League qualifier against Kaunas in nine days' time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5cotland 71 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 RANGERS are again eyeing PSV Eindhoven midfielder Mika Vayrynen as they search for much- needed midfield reinforcements. The 26 year-old Finnish internationalist - who can operate in the middle or left side - was looked at by boss Walter Smith a year ago. But no moves were made as he still had two years of his contract to run in Holland and PSV were looking for a hefty fee. Vayrynen then almost moved to Derby County a year ago, but the move broke down when he picked up a calf injury just before his medical. Now into the final year of his deal with the Dutch champions, and with a much lower price tag, the midfielder almost moved to Club Brugge last month but could not agree terms. He is currently with PSV and played at the weekend as they began their pre-season warm-up matches but, after featuring just once last term in the first team, he knows there is no future under coach Huub Stevens. Rangers scouted Vayrynen last term and watched him in international action for Finland, and the powerful six-footer could be an option now as Smith attempts to cover for the loss of injured skipper Barry Ferguson. The Rangers manager knows he needs to bolster his ranks, and admitted after the 1-0 weekend defeat to Schalke that he would be stepping up efforts this week, ahead of the Champions League signing deadline on Thursday night. Central defence is also an area that needs covered, and assistant boss Ally McCoist is set to travel to the Algarve this week to watch Glenn Loovens in action for Cardiff City, possibly against Celtic on Thursday. Loovens wants to join Rangers and has again told the Welsh side he has no intention of extending his contract which has less than a year to run. But Cardiff want in excess of £2.5million for the 25-year-old and that has so far stopped any kind of deal progressing. Despite claiming he wants to return to Rangers, there is no interest in former winger Peter Lovenkrands at this moment in time. The Dane's agent, Ivan Benes, is believed to have contacted Smith about the prospect of a return from Schalke, but the matter has gone no further so far. The Rangers squad returned to Murray Park today, coming back from Germany on Saturday. Smith expected Spanish defender Carlos Cuellar to return to training and, while he is unlikely to feature against Clyde tomorrow night as he recovers from a calf strain, he will play against Raith Rovers on Saturday. However, keeper Allan McGregor is expected to play some part of the match at Broadwood as he looks for action ahead of the Champions League qualifier against Kaunas in nine days' time. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...2404238.0.0.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5cotland 71 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 :willy: lol u just beat me to it, i started a new topic on this aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Would not be against signing Mika - just as long as he doesnae sing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del 667 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hes fukin murder!! I hope we dont sign him, ive seen him play plenty of times and he has been shit every time!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzareyes 220 Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 sorry 5cotland, lol i dont know much about him, does anyone know if he was any good in Finlands Euro 2008 campaign?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5cotland 71 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 sorry 5cotland, lol i dont know much about him, does anyone know if he was any good in Finlands Euro 2008 campaign?? I dont know anything about, but he apparently was Finlands best player in the Euro 2008 Qualifiying Stage. To be honest though, I dont believe he's the type of player who could fill in for Bazza, We need a player who can control the midfield, a captain, a leader. thats what we need in the midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del 667 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I never seen any of Finlands games so cant say there but anytime i have seen him he is lazy and holds onto the ball for too long... Im sure thats why he was dropped because PSV like to hit quickly on the counter but he was too slow on and off the ball that he slowed there game down. Hes both footed and can pass the ball but i dont think hes what we are looking for, hope he proves me wrong though if we sign him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,710 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 hes a bit injury prone but hes probably one of the best finnish players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Good player just very prone to injuries. Not worth the hassle. Probably just a bullsjit story anyway, linked with him last season, we need midfielders so his name comes up again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gersmad11 0 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 don't know to much about this guy tbh. does anybody know if he is a left/right footer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Says he is a left footer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Says he is a left footer What exactly do you mean by that??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Comfortable with both feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Says he is a left footer What exactly do you mean by that??? He kicks the ball with his left foot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary2006 123 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 played 1 game last season and in the last year of his contract looking at cheap players rater than quality players need better than this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Says he is a left footer What exactly do you mean by that??? He kicks the ball with his left foot I see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBlue 136 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I never seen any of Finlands games so cant say there but anytime i have seen him he is lazy and holds onto the ball for too long... Still. a player who can actually hold onto the ball for any length of time at all would be a novelty in our current midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,197 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Rangers scouted Vayrynen last term and watched him in international action for Finland, and the powerful six-footer could be an option now as Smith attempts to cover for the loss of injured skipper Barry Ferguson. Is that really what we need? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Cover for Ferguson?....he's finished, we need a replacement and Vayrynen certainly aint that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Rangers scouted Vayrynen last term and watched him in international action for Finland, and the powerful six-footer could be an option now as Smith attempts to cover for the loss of injured skipper Barry Ferguson. Is that really what we need? I'm sure Walter would certainly think so, brawn over brains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Cover for Ferguson?....he's finished, we need a replacement and Vayrynen certainly aint that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodz 98 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 if you want power get gattuso, if you want skill fork out for a russian/brazilian playmaker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Got a spare £5m+? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This week will be very interesting indeed. If we bring in no-one then Kaunas will be a real scary game. DU have a midfield so superior to ours its amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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