Source: Team_Talk
Bougherra not keen on Toon move
The struggling Magpies boss Joe Kinnear reportedly expressed an interest in the Algeria international during the January transfer window.[LNB]With cash-strapped Rangers almost certain to offload one of their big-name players at the end of the season, Bougherra could find himself sacrificed.[LNB]But the 26-year-old, who only moved to Ibrox from Charlton in July, would rather stay put, even if that would not maximise his earning potential.[LNB]"I could make twice as much money at Newcastle," he said. "Rangers don't pay me much more than what I was on at Charlton.[LNB]"I am not among their best-paid players - I am someone who has joined them from a Championship club.[LNB]"But, in sporting terms, I am at a big club and I am happy with what I have, as it enables me to live well and look after my family. My heart is with Rangers and I want another season at the very least here.[LNB]"I've climbed the ladder from Gueugnon and Crewe. It would be illogical to leave Rangers for a club struggling to stay up, knowing I could play Champions League football next season - or at worst be in the Europa League."[LNB]Bougherra is even more motivated to stay put to repay the fans who have taken him to their hearts.[LNB]He revealed supporters have told him he has helped them forget about Carlos Cuellar, whose summer sale to Aston Villa angered many of the Ibrox faithful.[LNB]Bougherra, who is a certain starter for Sunday's Co-operative Insurance Cup final against Celtic, said: "People recognise me whenever I go to the shops and, during the last transfer window, the Rangers fans pleaded with me not to leave.[LNB]"I was surprised they begged me to stay, as I had only been at the club for five months. But they said they loved me as I had replaced a player they considered irreplaceable in Cuellar.[LNB]"Carlos had been voted player of the year last season but was then transferred to Aston Villa. The fans were unhappy, as he was their idol and they didn't think anyone could replace him."[LNB][LNB] Rangers v Celtic. Click here to bet.[LNB]
