Kyle Lafferty to Rangers: Hearts boss Craig Levein accuses Ibrox side of ‘penny pinching’ over deal for Northern Ireland striker


CRAIG LEVEIN has accused Rangers of penny pinching over a deal for Kyle Lafferty. Last week Hearts booted out a £200,000 Gers bid for the 19-goal striker. Kyle Lafferty held talks with Hearts chiefs earlier this weekKenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow Lafferty, 30, is in the last year of his contract at Tynecastle and is keen on a return to his former club. It’s believed the Jambos won’t sell the Northern Ireland international for less than £750k. But Levein insists he has no complaints with the Ibrox side’s attempts to land Laff on the cheap. RELATED STORIES Blades swoop Former Rangers target Kean Bryan joins Sheffield United on three-year deal I’M DEFOE STAYING Jermain Defoe rules out Rangers move as he commits future to Bournemouth KEEP SPENDING Ferguson says Gerrard still needs to bring in three new signings at Rangers Who do Rangers play next in the Europa League if they win against Osojek? ‘EMOTIONAL’ Rangers ace Greg Docherty makes disabled fan’s day with heartwarming visit KENT WAIT Ryan Kent can’t wait to experience Ibrox atmosphere on Europa League night He said: “I have no problem with clubs trying to penny pinch players. I do it myself.” The Hearts boss – who confirmed there have been no further bids for the hitman – also admitted that Lafferty’s head has been turned. He said: “Whenever there is interest from other clubs and an opportunity to earn more money, then the player will be interested. That’s normal.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary

Source: Scottish Sun, News

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