Hibernian confirm Scott Allan transfer request

Hibernian have confirmed that Scott Allan has handed in a transfer request but insist that the midfielder will not be sold.

Rangers have failed with two previous bids for the 23-year-old, who joined Hibs from West Bromwich Albion last summer.

Despite being heavily linked with a move to the Gers, Hibernian have made it clear that they intend to keep hold of the youngster this summer and not sell him to their Scottish Championship rivals.

"In the face of continued media interest, Hibernian Football Club can confirm that Scott Allan has today handed in a written transfer request," read an official statement.

"This comes on the back of two unwelcome and uninvited approaches from Rangers FC regarding Scott, the first for £175,000 and the second for £225,000.

"Hibernian FC has refused both bids because the club has no wish to transfer a valuable player to strengthen a major rival in the battle to win the Championship and gain promotion to the Premiership. Hibernian's position has not changed. The player will not be sold to Rangers."

Allan scored two goals in 42 appearances for Hibernian last season.