Source: Team_Talk
Boyd deal may hinge on Euro run
The striker's contract expires at the end of the season and talks over an extension have yet to take place.
The impending closure of the transfer window means speculation over the 26-year-old's future has intensified.
With 31 goals to his credit last term, it is no surprise that Boyd is reportedly attracting the interest of other clubs.
Durrant would love to see Boyd remain at Rangers beyond the current campaign, but the Ibrox coach is well aware that finances will dictate whether that happens.
"I've known him since he was a kid at Kilmarnock and I know what he can do," said Durrant.
"But it's purely financial now in terms of contracts.
"There are a few factors. We need to see how far we go in Europe and what revenue we can bring in, as well as sponsorships.
"It's purely financial who comes and who stays."
A proposed move to Birmingham in January collapsed when Boyd failed to agree personal terms after both clubs had agreed a fee.
He has now been linked with Turkish side Trabzonspor and Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin.
Despite the speculation, Durrant hopes Boyd's future lies at Rangers.
Durrant said: "He scores goals for us and wins games and Kris will be doing that for as long as he is here.
"According to some of the reports he has been in Berlin and Turkey. But Kris will be here as long as he can and hopefully beyond his current contract.
"The hardest thing after Ally McCoist retired was getting a goalscorer. We had a few bit-part players but Kris Boyd can score goals.
"It's down to the finance people whether we can keep hold of him."
Durrant also believes this could be the year when Boyd finally makes his mark in the Champions League.
The striker has largely been frustrated in the tournament so far, starting just one match against Zeta back in July 2007.
"I don't think he will have a better chance of playing in the Champions League due to the size of our squad," said Durrant.
"If Kris Boyd is scoring goals then I'm sure he will come into the manager's reckoning."
Rangers are the only Scottish Premier League club who have not added to their squad over the summer and they are unlikely to do so before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
That means the current crop of players will be tasked with competing in the Champions League, as well as successfully defending the title and challenging in the domestic cups.
Durrant said: "In the coming weeks we will be tested, we will be calling on a lot of young boys to come in and play in certain games and they have been training with us since pre-season.
"If you get a couple of signings it does give your squad a boost but unfortunately we can't do that this year.
"The boys who have been here and have stayed at the club have stepped up to the plate and have been doing very well."
