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Rangers and Newcastle face summer battle for Greek defender Torosidis

Rangers also face competition from Newcastle United for Greek defender Vassilis Torosidis.

The 22-year-old has caught the eye of Ibrox boss Walter Smith but Olympiakos want £4m before they will allow him to leave.

In demand: Vassilis Torosidis (centre) of Olympiakos misses a chance to score against Chelsea during their Champions League last-16 clash

Monaco, Marseille and Atletico Madrid are all interested but Kevin Keegan's cash-rich Newcastle will now be viewed as favourites to get Torosidis.

The 11-times capped player will play alongside former Rangers defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos for the Greek national team at Euro 2008 this summer.

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