Gow snubs Burnley

Rangers forward Alan Gow has turned down the chance to join Burnley.

The 25-year-old former Falkirk player, who joined Rangers last summer, had been in negotiations to move south.

However, he could not agree terms with Coca-Cola Championship club Burnley, who had hoped he would move to Turf Moor as part of the deal which has taken Kyle Lafferty to Ibrox.

Unless the Scotland B star's move can be revived, Rangers will have to pay Burnley an additional sum as part of the Lafferty package, having initially offered Gow in part-exchange.

Gow’s agent Phil McTaggart said: “Alan will be back at Rangers next season and will report for pre-season training next Wednesday to try and force his way into Walter Smith’s plans.

“There has been a great deal of talk about Alan leaving but he’s opted to remain where he is and prove himself after a disappointing first season at the club.”

Gow played just two matches, against East Fife and East Stirling, last season.

Burnley last night set a deadline of midnight next Thursday for the Gow deal to go through, but he is reluctant to take a pay cut to improve his chances of first-team action.

McTaggart said: “He has two years left on his contract and has the belief he can still be a success as a Rangers player.”