Rangers manager Ally McCoist has confirmed that the Blues have made an offer to US international midfielder Maurice Edu, but says the 26-year-old is yet to accept it.

McCoist said: "As far as I know, there has been an offer on the table from Ipswich which, as yet, he hasn't accepted.

"He trained this morning. I'm just hopeful something can be resolved sooner rather than later."

Edu, who said last week he was aware that Town were interested but that he knew nothing beyond that, has told the Glasgow side that he intends to move on.

Whether Rangers are entitled to a fee for the former Toronto FC man is not yet clear with contradictory reports circulating.

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ipswich61 added 14:45 - Aug 20 lets all face up to it,no one wants to come here.ME and CLEGG are being tight with the money,and if bristol only offerd 600k it says alot for us
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AndyUK61873 added 14:50 - Aug 20 I read all the comments that if it was only 600k it is a sad state of affairs at PR....copuple of things to bear in mind, 1, Believe the price was 750k, and 2. That is what Derby agreed to with Bristol City they may have not wanted to sell him to us and been commanding more or calling our bluff on the negotiations, we don't know how much we offered or why Derby rejected. we are only assuming we did not offer enough.

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backwiththeboysagain added 14:56 - Aug 20 Just hope this signing happens. Must forget about Davies now he's a BC player. Baffles me slightly why he would choose them over us though.
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mikey95itfc added 15:06 - Aug 20 would be a great signing to bolster our midfield
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RedDust added 15:06 - Aug 20 Reports say Bothroyd could go to Sheffeild Wednesday, thats ridiculous if thats the case he is the kind of striker we need with all his attributes plus no way a newly promoted side should attract someone like him over us. Just make sure PJ that this is the other striker you've been looking at other than Davies!! Tall, Pacy, Good Championship scoring record, Played with Chopra before, all reasons to get this guy!

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Stato added 15:14 - Aug 20 I'm sure that I can remember Phil quoting Edu's wages in a previous report and that they were less than Bullard so potentially a straight swap. I've not followed his career but doesn't he play in the same role as Martin (just off main striker) ? I never wanted Davies so not going to lose any sleep on that as the last thing a small squad needs is the luxury of an injury prone player. Most people on here seemed very keen on him and I guess we'll all get the chance to see how he does at Bristol and we'll know who was right.

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nitroblue1970 added 15:14 - Aug 20 Red Dust...why wouldnt he go to Wednesday? Potentially a bigger club and if they perform as Norwich and Southampton have done after coming back up from League one its fair enough!...but yes he would be a player I would sign defo!
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ipswich61 added 15:17 - Aug 20 ive read sheff wed have got a barcelona st on loan
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blue added 15:17 - Aug 20 LIKE TO GIVE THE THUMBS UP GOOD GAME SAT BOYS CONSIDERING FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT OF LOTS OF FANS. FEW GAMES START OF THE SEASON SEEM TRICKY BLACKBURN,BLACKPOOL, WATFORD ALSO Sat 1 Sep 3:00pm Huddersfield Town H Sat 15 Sep 3:00pm Middlesbrough A Wed 19 Sep 7:45pM Wolverhampton Wanderers H Sat 22 Sep 3:00pm Charlton Athletic H ALL TOUGH GAMES , GET THESE OUT THE WAY SORT THE CAT OUT AGAINST THE PIDGEONS :) EDU HOPE TO SEE YOU ASWELL :)

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Talbs77 added 15:18 - Aug 20 Andyuk, we obviously didnt offer enough as Derby accpeted Bristols bid after a week of negotiations whilst, what seems like years of negotiation with Ipswich, we got nowhere near. Saying that, the guys not Lionel Messi so lets not get too upset although if we have no plan b and are relying on the loan market then we can forget about the palyoffs as loans arent the answer. When will the penny drop with the club that if a player gets a better wage offer from another club he wont sign for itfc. Are Bristol worrying about ffp?? In fact is any other club? I can tell you the perfect solution to sorting ffp, getting promoted and haved £80m in ya back pocket over 4/5 years!

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martin12120137 added 16:07 - Aug 20 Does this club actually want to get promoted? or stay mid table every season! we have to spend money we are turning in to a club that just rely on loanes and freebies all the rejects nobody else wants i know we can get a few bargains from the lower leagues but we still have to send some money we are such a tight club ins unbeleivable stop stringing out deals and get them done offer edu what he wants we got rid of bullard so that should cover that and get in a big striker and we might be getting somewere

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toforoge added 16:07 - Aug 20 For me If we were lucky enough to get Edu , i could see Lee Martin leaving. Unfortunatly his origional contract was to high , this means any new contact would be less than he is on at the momment. Not a great incentive to sign! You cant blame him for wanting to see out his contract and then deciding his future ( we have seen it before)On the other hand Ipswich could sell him (not for much due to contract). I would see it as unfortuate but a good deal if we could get Edu on a 3 year contract with similar wages/cost as Lee. This would leave any money we still have to back up other areas of the team which i feel are more important.

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irishtim added 16:10 - Aug 20 I doubt if he will sign. Would be great addition if im proved wrong.
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RedDust added 16:13 - Aug 20 @Nitroblue1970 I think that the southampton and norwich scenarios of getting promoted twice are very rare it just so happens it occured very close to each other, I dont think it will happen again for a while! alot of people to seem to follow trends of opinion rather than look at a broader picture. When I meet Boythroyd he seemed graciious enough and also someone that does'nt seem as though he likes to be too far away from London.. thus, step in Ipswich!

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LankHenners added 16:54 - Aug 20 We can't keep going on about Davies - he's at Bristol City and we can't do anything about that. Can't get to carried away about Edu at the moment either: he may not accept the bid and if he does (which I hope happens) we know from past experiences that it doesn't mean they are 100% definitely signing. I really hope he does sign; he seems like a class player.
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clivewoodsleftpeg added 17:16 - Aug 20 not a hope in hell of Edu signing for us I'm afraid(although I will be happy to eat humble pie if it happens) he appears to be waiting for somebody or anybody else to jump in and get into a bartering match to up his wages, can't blame him, also its a sad day when we can't compete financially with Bristol City, this makes it virtually impossible for us to sign players of any real quality in the open market

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bluearmy4life added 17:41 - Aug 20 I think this is almost a case of with must sign EDU!! How many players have we been linked with and actually signed? I'm not suggesting we have to sign every player we get linked with but if we would have had 2 more additions to the squad I think most town fans would say thats a good job well done. Watching MOTD Last night I was shocked how little Adkins of Southampton spent which I think was 3 million since league 1. That's the sign of a great manager, spot talent and make them better players, similar to what Burley done.

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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 17:51 - Aug 20 Let's just say I'm not holding my breath on Edu!
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floridaboy added 17:56 - Aug 20 The bid was made to the player not Rangers. Read the article. And why would the wages be the issue. It is a myth that the wages of Celtic and Rangers players are on a par with top Premier clubs. I bet there are not many players at either club whose wages are any better then the top earner at PR!
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manualthetisfanclub added 18:02 - Aug 20 Four words spring to mind -NEVER EVER GONNA HAPPEN!
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bluey123 added 18:59 - Aug 20 Here we go again a cm we don,t want a LB we don,t want a CB ,LW and Striker we do want what a waste of money you idiots that think this is good we can only play 2 players in this position and please remind me the idiots that critised RK for having to many similar players. This Idiot should go now before he ruins us completely poor Luke Hyam he will be back in the reserves or given away JEWELL OUT

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Cattee11 added 19:06 - Aug 20 Bluey123 - I think I speak on behalf of everyone here.. Shut up!
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menacinho added 19:07 - Aug 20 Bluey123, I really hope that you are a Norwich troll, as you have a shocking attitude for a so-called Town supporter. Ever heard of strength in depth?
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mrmorisato added 19:10 - Aug 20 Rangers fan at work said "theres no way that edu will sign for Ipswich, he is considering a move to a club with european aspirations and that we would prefer to sign for a premier league club" i hope my work colleague is wrong but i would admit his wage demands would be too high.
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Talbs77 added 19:47 - Aug 20 I am not going to waste anymore emotional energy in getting excited about players we will have no chance in hell of getting! The lad played Champions league football not that long ago as if he wants mid table Championship football. Of course I hope we get the lad but if we cant sign a lad thats played 44 games in 4 years and we get beaten by the mighty Bristol City, then I aint holding out much hope on this one either! Looks like we will be going into the season with just 2 recognised strikers with no doubt a couple of loanees who will disappoint no doubt. Disapointing as pj/clegg have had all summer to get this sorted or at least have a plan b/c/d/e etc

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