Social media has been awash with frenzied speculation throughout Thursday (28 July) and several bookmakers even suspended betting on the former Arsenal and Manchester United striker departing Turkish giants Fenerbahce for the somewhat less temperate climes of southern Glasgow.
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Warburton told reporters: “I woke up to a barrage of missed calls and text messages”.
“Robin Van Persie is an unbelievably talented player, but there is absolutely no truth in the rumour”, he said. “I’m bemused to hear some of the stories”. Mark Noble’s penalty could prove crucial.
It now seems clear that Van Persie won’t be signing up to play at Ibrox next season.
“Joey is a brilliant player; he has been great to me and really helped me out since I’ve been here”, said the youngster.
And Warburton reckons it has all been the work of hoaxers.
These stories do entertain me. I don’t know where these things come from. “I’m sure someone is laughing somewhere”.
Warburton does have more realistic targets, but insists Gers will not be rushed with another month still to go before the close of the summer transfer window.
The 19-year-old arrived from Premier League side Liverpool this summer, with Rangers just paying a compensation fee for the highly rated midfielder.
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“We want to beat every team in this league, especially Celtic with them being Rangers’ main rivals”.
