Rangers assistant boss Ally McCoist is confident the loss of any top players will not affect their title chances. The Gers have admitted they could be forced to sell one of their key men this month in a bid to balance the books.

"I totally understand the fans' views," said McCoist.

"They just see the fact we're in the middle of the title race and may be selling our top scorer.

"I appreciate that. All I can ask the supporters is to look at the facts - we have to sell.

"I know the fans aren't interested in balancing books. All they want is a good team and to win the league.

"I don't agree with anyone who says if Boyd goes we can't win the title or we can't win without him.

"I'd say that about whoever goes. Please do not look on this situation as a sign we're giving up on anything.

"If that was the case I may as well get my bag from my locker, throw away the key, jump in my car, drive off and never come back.

"That's just ridiculous and I hope they don't think like that because it's not the case at all.

"No matter who leaves we'll be doing everything we can to make sure we're successful on the park."

He added: "I don't think Kris is hurt in any way. In this day and age there has to be a realisation from everybody of what's happening.

"It's common knowledge we have to sell someone in January. It's nothing against Kris or anybody else. He is mature and knowledgeable enough to know there's no witch-hunt.

"The offer just happened to be for him. We accepted it but so far he hasn't and he's well within his rights."