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Webster set for a Tannadice return as part of deal

Rangers move for Goodwillie

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By Ron Scott

RANGERS are set to step up their quest to sign Dundee United striker David Goodwillie.

And they could throw in central defender Andy Webster as part of the deal.

United want around £2 million for their 21-year-old hitman. 

Successful

They’d also like to sign Webster on a permanent basis following his successful loan spell last season when he captained them to their Scottish Cup triumph.

The Light Blues initially baulked at United’s asking price but could be tempted to add Webster to the equation, given he’s entering the final season of his contract.

He missed yesterday’s friendly against Newcastle United due to a thigh injury, which is expected to rule him out of Scotland’s friendly against Sweden.

Turned down

Meanwhile, Walter Smith has revealed he turned down the chance to sign Eidur Gudjohnsen.

The former Chelsea and Barcelona striker was offered on a season-long loan by his current club, Monaco.

But the cash-strapped champions couldn’t contemplate his £40,000-a-week wages.

The Rangers manager said, “We can’t look at the money he’s earning, so he won’t be coming to Ibrox.”

Smith, however, remains optimistic of landing Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic for £3.5 million from Rapid Vienna and Honduran World Cup striker Georgie Welcome after the player impressed during a week-long trial.

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