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Liam Bryce

Celtic hero brands Rangers star Ianis Hagi 'out of line' as he urges Steven Gerrard to have a word

Frank McAvennie reckons Steven Gerrard needs to have a word with "out of line" Ianis Hagi.

The former Celtic star believes the 22-year-old needs to be careful discussing potential transfers after admitting he wants to play for Galatasaray some day.

Hagi has also publicly expressed his desire to represent Romania at the Olympics despite a potential clash with Rangers' Champions League qualifiers.

Asked if Gerrard should take him aside, McAvennie told Football Insider: “Yes, he needs to.

“Sometimes, the press can catch the boy off guard and he might say something he doesn’t actually mean.

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“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.”

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