Rangers have ended their interest in Watford's Nigeria international defender Danny Shittu.
The 27-year-old was in talks with the Ibrox club after Watford accepted a bid thought to be around �1.5m.
But personal terms could not be agreed and Rangers will now look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.
Manager Walter Smith told the club website: "We have not managed to reach an agreement on that one so it looks as though we are finished there now."
Celtic have also been linked with a move for Shittu and several English Premier League clubs have made enquiries about the centre-half.
Shittu, who has 12 caps, joined Watford from Queens Park Rangers in 2006 and has previously had spells with Charlton and Blackpool.
Earlier this month Rangers extended the contracts of defenders Christian Dailly and David Weir while Andy Webster has made his move to Ibrox permanent having initially been on loan from Wigan.
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