Kilmarnock Football Club News

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Gers snubbed by Killie

27 Jun 2007 - 08:54:29

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Kilmarnock have rejected an improved offer from Rangers for Scotland international forward Steven Naismith.

The 20-year-old had been the subject of an initial offer of £400,000 from the Gers earlier this summer, but that was rejected, as was a subsequent higher bid.

Killie manager Jim Jefferies told The Herald: "Rangers have made an improved offer but it was still not near our valuation.

"There has been talk of more than £1million with add-ons, but it was not in that area. It was an increase on their last bid, but not substantial enough for Kilmarnock to consider acceptable.

"It was also structured with half up front and half in a year's time. It's up to Rangers what happens next.

"We have always said that unless we receive a bid that we consider acceptable then Steven will stay with Kilmarnock for next season."