Aston Villa's capture of Rangers defender Carlos Cuellar is causing great controversy at Ibrox.
Gers chairman Sir David Murray told the club's official website: "I know there have been a lot of questions asked: 'Was he forced out the door?' etc, etc.
"But then people want to read into it and put their own twist on it; there's not a lot we can do."
Murray added: "People are putting that on websites, knowing there's no truth in it at all but just endeavouring to cause mayhem."
Murray reiterated his vow to spend the money from the Cuellar sale on reinforcements for Walter Smith's team.
But he pleaded for patience, insisting the Spaniard's departure had come out of the blue and the club needed time to find an adequate replacement.
Murray said: "We're disappointed to lose Carlos but, as I said the other day, we'll take the money and spend it hopefully wisely in the short term.
"But it would have been a lot better if we'd known this two or three weeks ago.
"Then we would have had some more time, rather than rushing around trying to get a replacement.
"We accept that's football but we must get on with it."
