Toumani Diagouraga has told Brentford that he is keen to talk to Glasgow Rangers and reunite with former Bees boss Mark Warburton.
The Bees have turned down an offer for the Frenchman last week but it understood that the club expect a deal to go through this month but only if the Old Firm club can provide a package worth £1million including add-ons, according to MirrorOnline.
The 28-year-old has played over 200 league appearances for Brentford since first joining on loan in 2010 and is the second-longest serving player on the books, after Sam Saunders.
Diagouraga is a cult hero with the fans, who urge him to shoot whenever he touches the ball near the opposition area despite not scoring for nearly three years.
However, it appears his time at Griffin Park is nearing an end as he has made it clear that he wants to hold talks with Mark Warburton's side.
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When asked about the interest, Diagouraga told the Scottish Sun: "I’m aware of Rangers’ interest and I’m very flattered by it. I know they are a massive club and, of course, I’d be very interested in playing again for Mark.
"He is someone who has been a great influence on my career and I have a lot of respect for him and David Weir."
"Last season we reached the Championship play-off semi-final and Mark and David were brilliant. I know how well they are doing at Rangers — and I am happy for them.
“Right now, though, it is not my decision. It is for the clubs to agree a fee. I have no say in that and until I am told differently then all of my focus will be on doing my best for Brentford. I give everything I have in every game I play."
"I have known Mark since I was 17 and we were at Watford. Then we were together at Brentford and it was fantastic to work with him. I think he is a very good manager. Mark knows me as a player as well as anyone.”
