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Rangers transfer report: Ibrox club have bid for former striker Kyle Lafferty turned down by Hearts

The 30-year-old striker spent four seasons with Rangers between 2008 and 2012, winning three Scottish league titles
 
 

Rangers have seen a bid for Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty rejected by their Scottish Premiership rivals.

 Could Kyle Lafferty be on his way back to Rangers this summer?
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Could Kyle Lafferty be on his way back to Rangers this summer?

Manager Steven Gerrard has brought ten new players to the Ibrox this summer but is still keen to strengthen his attacking options ahead of his first season in charge.

, the Liverpool legend has identified the Norther Ireland international and former Rangers frontman as the ideal player to lead his line.

But, the Scottish paper reports Hearts have rejected the Glasgow outfit’s approach, after they tabled a bid of just £200,000.

Lafferty scored 19 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions for the Edinburgh club last season.

 Lafferty scored more goals against Celtic (3) than the entire Rangers team did last season (2)
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Lafferty scored more goals against Celtic (3) than the entire Rangers team did last season (2)

The 30-year-old spent four seasons with Rangers between 2008 and 2012, winning three Scottish league titles.

He only has one year left on his contract at Tynecastle Park.

 Lafferty scored 36 goals in 134 appearances in his previous spell for Rangers
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Lafferty scored 36 goals in 134 appearances in his previous spell for Rangers
 The striker won three Scottish Premier League titles at Ibrox, as well as one Scottish Cup and two Scottish League Cups
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The striker won three Scottish Premier League titles at Ibrox, as well as one Scottish Cup and two Scottish League Cups

However, Hearts valuation is said to be significantly higher than Rangers’ bid.

The Scottish transfer window closes on August 31.

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