Everton and Birmingham want Namouchi - agent
28/06/2006 - 09:02:31
Rangers midfielder Hamed Namouchi is wanted by both Everton and Birmingham, according to his agent.
The 22-year-old is now on holiday after representing Tunisia at the World Cup, where he is reported to have been watched by the Goodison Park club.
And his representative, Teni Yerima, also claims Coca-Cola Championship side Birmingham have been tracking the player for the last two years.
He told the Scottish Daily Express: “There are a couple of English clubs who are very interested in Hamed.
“Everton like him a lot and they had him watched at the World Cup, while Birmingham City are also very keen on the player.
“Birmingham have been tracking Hamed for almost two years now and, if Rangers were willing to sell, then they would definitely be interested.
“It is all down to Rangers and whether or not they would be prepared to sell him.”
Namouchi has yet to truly win over the Ibrox faithful, despite establishing himself as a big part of Alex McLeish’s plans at Rangers following his arrival from Cannes three years ago.
What part he has to play in the team under new manager Paul Le Guen next season remains to be seen.
Buthis agent was keen to stress Namouchi was not seeking a move away from Glasgow despite the interest from south of the border.
He added: “Hamed knows Rangers are a big club and have appointed a very good coach and is certainly not in a hurry to leave the club.”