Rangers have confirmed Liverpool have made an enquiry about teenage
defender Danny Wilson.
The 18-year-old was expected to sign a new
contract with the Scottish champions this week. But boss Walter Smith
revealed on Friday that discussions remain ongoing between his
representatives and chief executive Martin Bain.
"I can confirm
that Liverpool have expressed an interest but a lot of clubs are keeping
abreast of Danny's situation," Bain told www.rangers.co.uk.
The
centre-back has a year to run on his current deal after this season and
Rangers are keen to secure him on a longer contract.
"Danny has
been exceptional for us and where I'm at with those negotiations is that
we have made him an offer - we've had many discussions - and there is a
schedule that sits with his agent at the moment," said Bain
"Two
English Premiership clubs approached us in January and since then I have
had the odd discussion and we have seen people coming along to watch
our players and you can see who they are coming along to watch.
"Danny
is a young boy and has done exceptionally well but I'm sure Walter
would say he has a lot to learn and I would like to see him commit
himself to Rangers and go on to become the Rangers player he can be.
"Sometimes
in life you have to play the long ball and I hope this comes to
fruition."
The Press Association