'If Rangers need to sell me I will go, but I would also be happy to stay' - Nikica Jelevic on proposed West Ham move

Rangers forward Nikica Jelavic has not ruled out a move to Championship side West Ham United, but insists he would be happy to stay at Ibrox.

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The Croat’s future has been the centre of speculation of late, with Liverpool and QPR also said to be interested in the forward.

However, West Ham have emerged as frontrunners to sign the 26-year-old, and although Jelavic admits he would like to play for the Hammers, he would not be disappointed if he stayed in Glasgow.

Jelavic 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."

Rangers manager Ally McCoist insists there have been no firm offers made by any club, though he did concede there has been contact between themselves and West Ham.

He told the club's official website: "We have absolutely not received any bids for Nikica or indeed any of our players at all. No offers have been put in from any clubs.

"That's where we are at the moment. Sam Allardyce and I have spoken on the phone and had a conversation which will remain private.

"Craig [Whyte] has also spoken to Mr Sullivan and they have had a discussion too which Craig has told me about.

"But there has certainly not been an offer from West Ham for Nikica and everything we are reading is purely speculation. The same applies to everyone else in the squad."

Kirk Broadfoot and David Healy are also rumoured to be heading for pastures new in the January transfer window, however McCoist is taking a similar stance on their future.

He added: "The key message with the likes of Nikica, David and Kirk is that they are all integral members of our squad and hopefully that will remain the case."