RANGERS misfit striker Sam Lammers has REJECTED a move away from Ibrox. The Dutch forward never got going in Glasgow, spending a fruitful loan spell in his homeland with FC Utrecht in the second half of last season after being signed by Michael Beale the summer . 3 His spell in blue has not go to plan Credit: Willie Vass 3 But he had a great time out on loan last term Credit: Getty Many Gers fans have been expecting the 27-year-old to move on this summer after failing to make his mark under Philippe Clement .
A return to the Netherlands looked the most likely after his incredible spell at the Stadion Galgenwaard. He scored 10 goals in 18 Eredivisie appearances and his run of netting in nine straight matches breaking a club record . But a return to Utrecht looks dead in the water after the player's wage demands were said to put off potential suitors.
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And he's now apparently turned down a switch to fellow Eredivisie outfit NEC Nijmegen. Manager Rogier Meijer said: “I would really like to have Sam, but I don't think he will come to NEC. “We have spoken to him, but he has made a different choice.
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Meanwhile, speculation continues surrounding James Tavernier 's Ibrox future . The club are expecting a second approach from Turkish side Trabzonspor as they look to cash-in on their captain. Light Blues coach Alex Rae said: “There has been speculation throughout the course of Tavernier’s time here.
“He has been linked many times, there have been lots of rumours. “We just deal with it as it happens. There is nothing to report as such.
“Listen, Tav is an integral part of what we do here and hopefully that continues. Read more on the Scottish Sun WATER BEAUTY Gorgeous seaside town voted best in Scotland for beautiful beaches & scenery LIKE FATHER LIKE SON Scotland legend's son makes appearance in Rangers vs Man Utd clash “But I have no idea. I don’t even know what the bid is.
That is above my pay grade. “For me, him being at this club is vital. " 3 Keep up to date with ALL t h e latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page.
