Marr blasts Rangers over Novo

Dundee chief executive Peter Marr has hit out at Rangers for being “short-sighted” in the race for striker Nacho Novo.

The Ibrox club have had an offer of £350,000 rejected by the Dark Blues, who are looking for £500,000 (€750,000) for their top goalscorer.

Celtic are reportedly also interested in the former Raith forward but Marr believes the Govan club are missing out on a golden opportunity by refusing to raise their bid.

Marr told the Scottish Sun: “They’re being short-sighted.

“It’s sad Rangers can’t afford another £150,000 (€225,000) to sign a player who could possibly put them into the Champions League.

“What’s that worth to them, it could be counted in millions? All the money they get from that would easily pay for his transfer.

“After all, Rangers didn’t have a player who matched his total of 25 goals last season and we don’t consider £500,000 (€750,000) is a lot of money for Nacho.

“Thankfully, there may be other clubs who can match our valuation. Anyway, no matter what Rangers think, we have to do what is best for Dundee.”