Did the club agree a fee for Murphy?
I note he's got a further year left on his contract, surely we can demand a fee for the transfer of Murphy? £1 million at least I would have thought.
I seem to recall that one of the reasons the original transfer fell through (and was replaced with a loan), was due to questions marks around Rangers' ability to pay a transfer fee (this was according to informed NSC gossip). I'm sure somebody will remember better than I can...
I think a fee was agreed but there was a fear about strong rumours that Rangers were about to go into administration. I think we took the decision to loan him to them with the view to selling in the summer, because we were worried that they wouldn't pay us all the money. By loaning him out, we could buy some time to see what their financial situation was like and worst case scenario, get him back and sell him to someone else.
See attached article from 14th May 2018.
Makes interesting read about this deal.
https://philmacgiollabhain.ie/2018/05/14/jamie-murphy-and-some-funny-future-payments/
Who is this Sevco club This guy is a Celtic fan who is always writing anti Rangers posts. I would take this with a pinch of salt.
Rangers agree deal with Brighton to sign Jamie Murphy on permanent contract.
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11788/11372631/rangers-agree-deal-with-brighton-to-sign-jamie-murphy-on-permanent-contract]
https://philmacgiollabhain.ie/2018/05/14/jamie-murphy-and-some-funny-future-payments/
interesting breakdown on the deal
Be interesting to see if this full transfer happens as I read that they have signed Scott Arfield from Burnley
I think you've had your answer