Jelavic: Tempted by Hammers move

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Jelavic keen on Hammers switch

Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic says he would welcome a move to Championship outfit West Ham United.

Jelavic’s father, Philip, was quoted by reports earlier this week as saying that his son favoured a move to Liverpool, who have also been credited with interest in the Croatia international.

However, the 26-year-old striker insists he would no qualms with swapping the Scottish champions for promotion-chasing West Ham.

He told the Daily Record: “West Ham are a great club and not a Second Division outfit.

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

“It would be nice to play there, but I am playing at a big club so it wouldn’t bother me if I had to stay and anyway I don’t even call my agent about a transfer these days.

“I know Rangers are in a tough financial situation and if they need to sell me I will go, but I would also be happy to stay.”

Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has already confirmed his interest in Jelavic, while his opposite number Ally McCoist revealed talks had taken place between Rangers chairman Craig Whyte and his Hammers counterpart David Sullivan.

“I spoke to Craig and I believe Craig had a conversation with David Sullivan,” said McCoist.

“But Craig was very keen to point out that absolutely no offers had been made at all. I think it was just a pretty informal chat they had.”