21 May 2007

As we revealed last week, Smith has targeted Osasuna defender Carlos Cuellar, and today his Iranian midfield team-mate Javid Nekounam stated Rangers wanted him as well.

Nekounam impressed for the Spaniards alongside Cuellar when they knocked Rangers out of the Uefa Cup in March.

He has a £2.8million buy-out clause and claims to have been targeted by Smith, who wants between six and eight new players.

"It's true Rangers have made me a very good offer. The news is out in Iran and there is a great deal of interest in the story," said the 26-year-old.

"However, an English club and a German club have also spoken to my agent and indicated they want to sign me." Source - EveningTimes