 11-28-2006, 0:55
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Rangers close in on Burke deal
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| Rangers close in on Burke deal |
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| MARK WILSON |
November 28 2006 |
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Rangers hope to conclude an agreement with Chris Burke which will complete their crop of young Scots committing to long-term contracts after reopening negotiations with the winger.
No conclusion has been reached, but it appears that the Ibrox club have moved closer to retaining Burke's services on a new three-year deal. Talks broke down earlier this month and it seemed that the 22-year-old would postpone further discussions until January, when he would be eligible to speak with other clubs.
It is understood, though, that Burke's father and agent, Robert, has now held fresh negotiations with Martin Bain, the Rangers chief executive. Previous reports had indicated the club were willing to offer a deal which could be worth £2m, based on incentives, over the term of the agreement.
Paul Le Guen has made cl! ear his desire to retain a homegrown core of talent on which to build his future plans, with Allan McGregor, Charlie Adam and Steven Smith having already agreed contract extensions this season.
Smith will today undergo a precautionary scan on the back problem which ruled him out of Rangers' 3-0 win over Kilmarnock.
The left-back, replaced by Sasa Papac on Sunday, was injured during last week's UEFA Cup tie in Auxerre, having been an ever-present in the side until that point. He has been troubled by a disc problem for a few weeks, but the situation has improved in recent days and he hopes to be given the all-clear to return to action in this weekend's Bank of Scotland Premierleague meeting with Falkirk.
Ian Murray, is expected to make a playing comeback today after a long-term absence. The former Hibernian player has not featured since Rangers' pre-season tour of South Afri! ca after being diagnosed with reactive arthritis.
Murray, though, is in line to feature for the Ibrox reserves in their match against Dunfermline at East End Park.
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Regards,
George
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