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Joe Aribo transfer price 'named' as Rangers star proves too costly for Galatasaray

Galatasaray have dropped their interest in Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo after being quoted over €10million, according to a report.

Turkish media last week claimed the the Super Lig giants were interested in a move for the 24-year-old Nigeria international.

But Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard has repeatedly stressed that none of his top players will be allowed to leave on the cheap.

And the club appear to be backing that stance as Fotospor report Galatasaray were presented with an eight-figure fee.

It's said they will now move on to other targets.

Meanwhile, Ianis Hagi has pleaded with Rangers to allow him to represent Romania at the Olympics.

The playmaker has made his country's squad for the summer tournament in Japan but hasn't been given permission to go.

The matches would clash with Rangers' Champions League qualifying campaign and Gerrard will already be without the suspended Kemar Roofe and Glen Kamara.

Rangers are under no obligation from FIFA to release Hagi but he admits he's desperate to chase the Olympic dream.

He said: "I want to play at a tournament like the Olympics. It's something unique. I probably won't get a chance like this any other time in your career.

"It's clear I want to go.

"Unfortunately, we, the players, are in a situation where it does not depend on ourselves.

"Personally, I have made it very clear to the club I want to play at the Olympics, but I don't yet have a clear answer from Rangers."

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