14 July 2009

RANGERS' interest in Hamilton midfield star James McArthur could be set to intensify if Charlie Adam seals a move to the Coca-Cola Championship.

Gers have agreed a £500,000 deal with Blackpool for the services of Adam, but the deal has stalled with Derby now also having entered the race.

However, Sporttimes understands that if Adam departs then Ibrox boss Walter Smith may move for McArthur, whose impressive form during his debut season in the SPL was closely monitored by the Ibrox coaching staff.

Accies are believed to have set a minimum valuation of £750,000 on their talented playmaker.

But after agreeing a £700,000 deal with Burnley for left-back Brian Easton, New Douglas Park supremo Ronnie MacDonald may be in no hurry to do business.

Should former Ibrox skipper Barry Ferguson seal a move south during the close season, Gers could be keen on combining the skills of McArthur and Portuguese playmaker Pedro Mendes. Source - Evening Times