Chief executive Derek Bowden has confirmed that the Blues made an enquiry to Burnley regarding striker Kyle Lafferty. Earlier today, Clarets chairman Barry Kilby revealed Town s interest in the Northern Irishman, who is set for a move to SPL giants Rangers.
Burnley s move to sign Rangers midfielder Alan Gow is reported to have broken down, with Town and Preston said to have been alerted to the former Falkirk man s availability. Gow s switch to Turf Moor was part of the deal taking another Town target, Kyle Lafferty, in the opposite direction.
Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has said he is unhappy that Town, freshly out of administration, were able to offer Drissa Diallo a better contract than his club. The Guinean international signed for the Blues yesterday after the club s transfer embargo was lifted.
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