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title: "Rangers: Whelan discusses Ianis Hagi interest"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-noel-whelan-ianis-hagi-lazio/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Features"
published: "2021-05-04T13:40:16Z"
modified: "2021-05-04T13:40:16Z"
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# Rangers: Whelan discusses Ianis Hagi interest

**Noel Whelan believes Steven Gerrard will be ecstatic to hear of interest in Glasgow Rangers ace Ianis Hagi.**

### **Whelan discusses Hagi**

Hagi, who only signed for the Gers last summer on a permanent basis from Genk, is said to be of interest to Lazio – it is has even been suggested they would pay €13m (£11.3m) for his services ([Sport.ro](https://www.sport.ro/stranieri/exclusiv-il-vor-cu-orice-pret-pe-ianis-oferta-de-ultima-ora-facuta-de-lazio-care-nu-vrea-sa-renunte-la.html)).

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[Speaking to Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/gerrard-will-be-ecstatic-at-confirmed-hagi-transfer-claims-at-rangers-whelan/), Whelan thinks Gerrard will be happy with this interest. He said when asked if it would be a blow to lose the Romania international:

> *“Yeah, it would be.*
>
> *“Gerrard will be extremely ecstatic about how every squad player is being targeted. Even those who haven’t been playing regularly.*
>
> *“Hagi’s been in the squad and had to fill in at times but the way he’s gone about his professionalism, his job, his performances, I think that shows the harmony Rangers have.*
>
> *“It also shows Gerrard’s man-management skills. It’s not easy to keep players happy when they’re not playing and to still get that top performance out of them.*
>
> *“Will he let him go though? He’s been so influential off the bench and when he’s been given an opportunity. Gerrard will see a future for him at Rangers.”*

### **Future at Ibrox**

Hagi has not been a regular starter for the 55-time Scottish champions and has [come in for criticism](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/glasgow-rangers-commons-slams-hagi/) at times from Rangers supporters, but he has enjoyed a solid first full campaign at the club. He has managed seven goals and 13 assists throughout the term ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ianis-hagi/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/282076)), which is far from a poor record.

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This has been a successful season for Rangers as they have clinched the Premiership title – their first major trophy in 10 years – and that has led to speculation surrounding plenty of the club’s players. While interest in Hagi shows the 22-year-old himself and Gerrard have done something right, the former Liverpool captain will surely be looking to hold on to the youngster at least for another season.

***In other news, [Gerrard makes this transfer admission.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-news/rangers-gers-ibrox-steven-gerrard-transfers-premiership-celtic-old-firm-hibernian/)***