09 July 2008

Walter Smith, the Rangers manager, may be trying to grab another Spanish bargain with a £2m move for Villarreal centre-back Cesar Arzo Amposta.

The defender could form an all-Spanish central defensive pairing with Carlos Cuellar, who was a huge hit at Ibrox last season. The player, better known as Arzo, was a key part of the Spanish Under-21 team, but struggled to hold down a regular slot at Villarreal. He has been loaned out for the past two seasons to Spanish sides Recreativo de Huelva and Real Murcia.

Arzo can also play as a defensive midfielder, and the Ibrox club are said to face competition from the two La Liga loan clubs as well as Romanian side CFR Cluj for his services.

Villarreal are keen to keep the 22-year-old, who has two years remaining on his contract.

The player seems determined to stay but is keen to get his future moving. "I want an early decision," he said. "I like playing with Villarreal, but if this is not possible then I want this resolved as the current situation is not comfortable for me." Source - The Herald