Philippe Clement made quick-fire return to his post-match Rangers press conference to drop news of Todd Cantwell's transfer request after talks with Nils Koppen.
That is the theory floated by Jim Duffy as the pundit admitted he was surprised to see the Belgian face the media for a second time after the friendly defeat to Birmingham City.
Following the pre-season clash at St Andrews, the Rangers boss answered questions and left - before returning to reveal that the playmaker was looking for a new "adventure" and had been dropped to the B team until an exit route is found.And experienced manager Duffy reckons that a chat with the head of football recruitment took place before Clement dropped the bombshell news.
Speaking to Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, the former Dundee, Dumbarton and Ayr United boss said: “Maybe he has had a discussion with the director of football and just thought now was the time, or there was a suggestion the news would get out through various sources."So, we are not quite sure why Philippe Clement decided to go back in, but he was honest with the supporters and I think the supporters deserve that.
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