Source: Daily_Mail
Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar excited by Rangers return
ShareCarlos Cuellar has admitted he is excited by the prospect of a return to Scottish champions Rangers, hinting he will quit Aston Villa this summer.The Spanish defender quit the Scottish champions for Villa Park three years ago after just one season at Ibrox. Going back: Carlos Cuellar would leave Aston Villa to return to RangersHe has been linked with a move back to the Glasgow giants as new boss Ally McCoist prepares for his first campaign at the helm.'I have to find out what Villa want me to do but I'm very surprised to hear that Rangers want me back,' Cuellar told the Daily Record.'It's exciting because Rangers, for me, has so many good memories. Good memories: Cuellar was a hit at Ibrox before his switch to Villa Park'It's exciting if there is a possibility to go back because all of those good memories come back - the city, the club, the people, how much they loved me and how much I loved them.'Then there is the Champions League and the chance to win trophies again. Who wouldn't be excited about something like that?'McCoist, meanwhile, has confirmed Bursaspor's interest in Steven Whittaker but insists he has no plans to sanction the sale of the utility man.The Turkish club want to reunite Whittaker with former Rangers team-mate Kenny Miller but McCoist is keen to secure the player on a new contract instead. No go: Rangers do not want to sell Steven WhittakerHe told the Scottish Daily Express: 'I can confirm we had an offer from Bursaspor.'I took a phone call from director Andrew Dickson to tell me about it. He didn't even tell me the figures involved because I told him that I wasn't interested in selling Steven.'I have made it clear that Steven is one of the players I see as part of my long-term plans for the club.'That is why we have opened talks with his representatives to extend his current contract.' Lerner will not stand in Young's way as move to Manchester United nearsVilla and Swansea set for transfer battle for Sevilla defender DaboEx-England boss McClaren set to hold talks over vacant Aston Villa hotseatAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinionAll the latest Rangers news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Carlos Cuellar Places: Glasgow