Jelavic waiting on Gers switch

10 August 2010 09:55
Rapid Vienna striker Nikica Jelavic remains hopeful of joining Rangers after revealing he wants to eventually play in England.[LNB] Rangers have seen a £3.5million offer for Jelavic rejected and Rapid are currently reluctant to sell the Croatia international.[LNB]Talks are reportedly ongoing regarding a potential deal and Jelavic is keen to step up a level by leaving Rapid to move to Ibrox.[LNB]"The Scottish league is stronger than the Austrian league and Rangers are a great club," said Jelavic in the Daily Record.[LNB]"But I've always been honest and I've never hidden my desire to one day play in the English Premier League because it is the best in the world.[LNB]"At this moment I remain a Rapid Vienna player and a professional.[LNB]"I want to do the very best I can for this club until someone tells me otherwise. That's all I can say at this time."[LNB]However, the Austrian club's sporting director Alfred Hoertnagl remains uncertain about whether Rapid will agree a deal to sell Jelavic to Rangers.[LNB]Hoertnagl said: "There are still too many points that are open, even from the player's side.[LNB]"I don't want to make any comment about sums or fees.[LNB]"I'm not sure if a deal can go through at all. As long as the transfer window is open these issues and themes will always be on the table."

Source: Team_Talk