It is well known by football insiders that Alan Hutton has set his sights on a move to Old Trafford in the summer. His decision to spurn Spurs shows either ambition or loyalty, neither are bad trates. Timing is key, and it is not the best time to join Spurs. Given Gary Neville's age and injury problems, and the likely departure of Wes Brown this summer, dont be at all suprised to see Hutton in Manchester. His attributes are similar to that of a young Gary Neville, and Ferguson is known to be a fan.

Tom, Norwich, UK

Well done yet again Graham for printing a storey highlighting the fact that Rangers are desperate for this deal to go through due to the financial gains. Murray's media puppets in Scotland are too scared to report on this aspect and instead will insist that the club are happy to keep the player. The fact that the club are so keen to bring in this cash makes it even more laughable to think about the prospect of the club spending £700M on a new stadium plan.

Kev, Glasgow,

it would appear that hutton, reared in the football hotbed of the west of scotland.... er.... wants to join united in the summer.

spurs can't keep anyone happy.

jem, london, uk

the whole point of this saga is to generate a fairly massive cash injection for rangers. rangers have been touting this move since the autumn, spurs like most of the big english clubs have money to burn.

from my point of view i would prefer to see hutton stay at gers as they could do a fair amount with the money spurs are offering it would give them a fair bit of muscle in the transfer window.

good to see hutton isn't after the money but being a young man he is maybe failing to realise just how short a footballers career is, yeah he's on 10 or 12 grand a week but he's being offered massive wages by spurs and he could suffer a career threatening injury at any time, god forbid

steveo, forres, moray

Roger in Cleveland: What is the point in moving to Tottenham? The best Hutton might get there each season is UEFA cup football and certainly no medals. There is more to a career than just cash and thankfully he sees it that way too. Hutton may currently only get 10 games each season against decent quality opposition playing for Rangers (4 v Celtic and 6 in the Champions Legaue group stages), but there wouldn't be much more in the Premiership - 2 games against each of Arsenal, Man U, Chelsea and Liverpool and perhaps Man C (if they prove to be more than a one season flash in the pan).

Colin, Glasgow, UK

Ross in Edinburgh: Correct me if I'm wrong, but Rangers WAS eliminated from the Champions League competition recently, weren't they? Hutton has made a huge mistake not going to Spurs: Ramos is one of the world's best football minds, and could have raised his playing level to new heights

Roger, Cleveland,

Well done Alan! Great decision by the true blue. For all those who accuse him of lacking ambition, how many trophies would he win at Spurs and would he be competing at footballs highest level in the Champions League?

Ross, Edinburgh, UK

I'm intrigued about how Mr Spiers knows what Alan Hutton is thinking "privately". It's hard to believe he is a confidant of the player - or indeed anyone connected with Rangers.

Frank, Glasgow,