9th July 2006
Transfer News
One In, Two Out for Gers!
Walter Smith has already acted on his word and has already offloaded two players. Gavin Rae and Sasa Papac were the first to go for a combined fee of around £750k. Rae, 26, also had offers from Motherwell and Nottingham Forest but he elected to go to the Premiership with Reading.
A whole host of clubs made offers for Sasa Papac including the likes of Spartak Moscow but he elected to join Spanish relegation fighters, Celta.
Walter Smith and Ally McCoist had promised a big name signing and that is what the Rangers fans have been given today. Hearts 'keeper Craig Gordon who wa at one point wanted by Bayern Munich and Arsenal has been snapped up for a hefty fee of £4.7M. Gordon, 23, will face stiff competition from Stefan Klos and Allan McGregor for the number one shirt.
Rangers are also in the running for several other players including David Clarkson from Motherwell and Scott Brown from Hibs.
Gordon was a Hearts hero but will now be looking to get the number 1 shirt at the Gers!
