Bojan Miovski tells Rangers his transfer non negotiable as Aberdeen loan stance revealed

The Macedonian - who has been monitored by Celtic over the last couple of seasons - wants a clean slate away from Girona

Rangers target Bojan Miovski has made it clear that if he is to leave Girona then he wants a permanent move.

The Light Blues have made contact with the Spanish side over a loan, along with several other European clubs.

The Macedonian, however, would prefer a clean break from the La Liga outfit.

For that to happen, Girona would want to claw back as much of the club record £6.8million they paid Aberdeen in August last year.

Miovski - who has also been watched closely by Celtic over the last two seasons - has struggled to make an impact with the Spanish outfit and has slipped down the pecking order there.

He was left out of their squad at the weekend for their clash with Villarreal to try and resolve his future.

Miovski is keen for a fresh start and it remains to be seen if Rangers or other interested European sides can make that happen.

Rangers could bring in the money if they were to sell Hamza igamane to Lille or Cyriel Dessers before the end of the window.

The irony is that Russell Martin knocked back the chance to sign Miovski for Southampton.

Former head of recruitment Darren Mowbray had signed him for Aberdeen and was desperate to take him to St Mary’s but his boss knocked it back.

The Saints boss wasn’t sure if Miovski was ready for the English Premier League, although when it comes to the Scottish Premiership, he has a proven track record.

If not, the Ibrox side could try and do that with a loan and an option or obligation to buy.

Former club Aberdeen won’t be in the market to bring Miovski back to Pittodrie.

Dons officials have been in regular contact with Miovski’s camp.

The Scottish Cup winners would only have been able to facilitate a loan but that is currently not an option for the player.

His wages are out of Aberdeen’s financial reach and they could only pay a fraction of his current earnings.

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