Premiership: Burnley make inquiry over Gascoigne

Burnley have confirmed they have made an inquiry to Everton about the availability of Paul Gascoigne.

Clarets chairman Barry Kilby revealed he had approached Walter Smith about signing the 34-year-old ahead of the transfer deadline at the end of this month.

"We have made enquiries about him and it is part of our plan to strengthen the squad," said Kilby.

"It is one of the many avenues we are looking to try and make sure we go forward.

"Stan Ternent (Burnley manager) has had a conversation with Walter Smith about his availability so the ball is in Everton's court.

"But it has to be sorted out financially and the move has to be right for both parties. So the decision will ultimately be down to Paul Gascoigne," Kilby told the club's official website.

Gascoigne has been out of the first team at Everton in the last few weeks and there has been speculation that this his could be the former England midfielder's last season in England before a lucrative move to America or Dubai.