Philippe Clement confirms exit-linked Rangers star wants to stay at Ibrox past transfer deadline
George Overhill
George Overhill
Mon 12 August 2024 14:45, UK
Philippe Clement has confirmed that star man Jack Butland wants to stay at Rangers through the transfer window.
The Belgian spoke to the media in his prematch press conference on 12 August to emphasise the importance of the starting keeper being committed to the Light Blues.
There has been extensive speculation surrounding the former England internationalās future this summer, with former captain Barry Ferguson admitting it was a āmajor concernā that he could leave [Go Radio, 13 May].
But according to Clement Butland isnāt going anywhere, saying: āIt is important players with the quality of Jack want to stay, he feels what is going on inside the building and how we are evolving in every sense.ā
Jack Butland set to stay at Rangers
Bill Leckie suggested in the Scottish Sun on 12 May that Butland was the only player good enough to make it into the Celtic squad and he might not be at Ibrox for the new season.
Chris Jack of Rangers Review reported on 4 June that the Light Blues would start negotiations on an exit from Ā£10million and above, but The Sunās Alan Nixon indicated on 28 May that there was not yet a market for the 31-year-old back in the Premier League.
After a very impressive debut campaign in Scotland there would have been potential doubts all the way up to deadline day on 30 August with speculation that a huge offer could arrive to fund the rest of the window at Ibrox.
Jack Butland, Rangers
Jack Butland is planning to stay at Rangers, as confirmed by manager Philippe Clement.
The Gers squad is already looking light on senior figures who can fill leadership roles after the departures of Connor Goldson and Ryan Jack among others.
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So confirmation that Butland is set to remain in place is a boost for Clement, who still needs to complete incoming and outgoing deals before the deadline.
Butland may have felt he could have done better in conceding Robin Propperās surprise own-goal at the weekend, but a vital second-half save from Zach Robinson reaffirmed his importance to this team as it preserved the one-goal lead for the first win of the season.
In other Rangers news, a āmental decisionā on another exit-linked ace has caused disbelief at Ibrox.
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