Boumsong rules out move south

Jean-Alain Boumsong claims only an offer from Real Madrid would tempt him to move from Rangers.

The French defender joined the Ibrox club on a free transfer from Auxerre in the summer and has already attracted admirers, with Newcastle manager Graeme Souness making no secret of his desire to take Boumsong to St James’ Park.

But the highly-rated player has ruled out the prospect of a January move south of the border.

He told the Daily Record: “If offers come in over the January window it would be rude not to study them closely.

“It is, of course, up to the club to place any proposals in front of me but unless there is something really major on the table to force them to change their plans I won’t be changing mine.

“I have no great interest in quitting Glasgow at all. I’m very happy at Rangers. I like the physical side of the game in Scotland. It’s been good for me already and my attitude is that there remains lots for me to learn here under (manager) Alex McLeish.

“I’m happy to continue my education under him and I enjoy playing in front of our fabulous fans.

“Frankly, unless Real Madrid were to come in for me, I’m really not interested in moving from Rangers at all.”