Scots pundit tells Gerrard to admonish Hagi after latest Rangers transfer vow
Frank McAvennie claims Steven Gerrard may need to have a word with Rangers attacker Ianis Hagi after numerous recent stories regarding his future.
The former Hoops hitman, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claims there is a new story about Hagi every week.
Hagi recently claimed he would “like to play for Galatasaray” in comments reported by Emanuel Rosu.
This followed Glasgow Live’s claim that Rangers are going to deny Romania’s request for Hagi to join their Olympic squad.
The latter stages of that competition clash with some vital Champions League qualifiers.
Hagi has since spoken out and said “It’s clear I want to go” to the Olympics despite Rangers’ stance. [Glasgow Live]
When asked if Gerrard may need to have a word with Hagi as he continues to speak out, McAvennie told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild, “Yes, he needs to.
“Sometimes, the press can catch the boy off guard and he might say something he doesn’t actually mean.
“But it seems to be every week the boy is talking about another club. Gerrard might have spoken to him already. It’s out of line.
“He’s not playing as much as his dad would like, that’s for sure. His dad is always off saying how good Ianis is.
“If anything, his dad is doing all of this for him. I don’t think Ianis needs to instigate a move.
“If he wants to move, I’m sure Gerrard would let him go. Especially if he’s going to keep talking out.
“You can’t have a player who is always publicly disagreeing with the club.”
Ianis’ father is Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi and he has spoken about his son’s future on a number of occasions.
Earlier this year, he said, “I do know Lazio and Sevilla are also on his [Ianis’] track too.” [Glasgow Evening Times]
In other news, the jewel in Rangers’ crown could be lured by one of three Premier League clubs.