WALTER SMITH, the Rangers manager, confirmed yesterday that Kenny Dalglish has been made an offer to direct the Ibrox club's proposed global scouting system. However, Dalglish is in no rush to accept. David Murray, the Rangers chairman, is still awaiting an answer.
It is understood that it was Smith's idea to bring Dalglish off the dole as the Scottish champions seek to restructure their scouting system. This will be a comprehensive overhaul, with Dalglish heading up the branch which will operate abroad.
Rangers feel that Daglish's "own" intelligence network - he is believed to have a deep knowledge of clubs throughout England and Europe - should be made to work to their advantage.
There has been widespread dissatisfaction over the general standard of player Rangers have imported at considerable prices and a feeling that they have missed the boat in some instances.
It is common these days, for example, for a big club to entice a future star from abroad to sign a promissory note, pledging his transfer when he becomes available under the Bosman ruling.
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