Jelavic: Subject of Hammers bid

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Gers turn down Jelavic bid

West Ham have had a bid for Nikica Jelavic knocked back by Rangers, according to media reports.

The npower Championship club’s offer was believed to be in the region of £7million but fell short of Rangers’ valuation of their star striker.

Jelavic, who has been linked with a move away from Ibrox during the January transfer window, was quoted by reports yesterday as saying that he would welcome a move to West Ham.

“West Ham are a great club; they are not a second division club,” The Croatia international said.

“They are a famous Premier League club who happened to be relegated last season and will return to the Premier League next season.

“It would be nice to play there if the opportunity comes up and the club agrees.

“But I am also playing at a big club and it wouldn’t bother me in the least if I had to stay here.”