Some Preston fans are convinced Daniel Johnson will leave them for Rangers amid reports of interest from Steven Gerrard’s side.
The Rangers manager has placed on Johnson top of targets to strengthen his injury-hit squad, according to The Daily Record.
But the newspaper claimed on Sunday that an official bid from Ibrox was yet to arrive.
Alex Neil, who is Gerrard’s Preston counterpart, left Johnson out of his side’s Championship opening day defeat against Swansea and afterwards refused to comment on any individual’s situation.
Neil’s chairman, Peter Ridsdale, later issued a statement denying that any player sales had been agreed by the club in light of certain reports about Rangers and Johnson.
And, discussing transfers in and out of Preston on Monday, the Scot urged any would-be bidders to make ‘proper offers’.
“We currently have too many situations that are unanswered,” Neil told Lancashire Live. “We’ve currently got teams showing interest in our players which unsettles things. We need that clarity.
“If lads are signing up let’s get it done. If other teams are interested, let’s have a proper offer. It’s all distracting.”
But, as far as the following Preston supporters are concerned, there is only one outcome now.
Johnson could return to the Preston squad for the EFL Cup trip to Derby on Tuesday, according to Neil.
“I talk to all my players all the time,” the 39-year-old added. “DJ is in contention for tomorrow night.”
Johnson is in the final year of his contract at Preston and Rangers hope that a fee of around £2 million will be enough to prise him from Deepdale, according to The Daily Record.
The 27-year-old scored or made 19 goals in 33 league games for the Lancashire side last season.
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