LISTEN: Alan Stubbs Interviewed As Hibs Reject Rangers Scott Allan Bid
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Hibernian have described Rangers' £175,000 offer for Scott Allan as "easy'' to reject.
Hibs knocked back their Ladbrokes Championship rivals' offer on Wednesday, three days before the teams meet in the first round of the Petrofac Training Cup at Easter Road.
Our reporter Shiona McCallum caught up with Manager Alan Stubbs:
Boyhood Rangers fan Allan is midway through a two-year contract and could leave for free next summer, but helping Hibs regain their top-flight status would prove more lucrative to the club than any transfer fee Rangers are likely to offer.
A club statement read: Hibernian FC confirmed that the club had received an offer from Rangers FC for midfielder Scott Allan.
The offer - for a total of £175,000 with payment terms to be negotiated - was rejected out of hand.''
Hibs chief executive Leeann Dempster added: There has been a lot of speculation in recent weeks regarding Rangers and their intention to bid for our player.
That bid arrived three days before the two sides are due to meet in the first match of the season. It was an easy bid to reject.
Scott Allan is one of Scotland's best midfield talents and last season's Championship player of the year, and any approaches for him are unwelcome.''
Head coach Alan Stubbs said: Scott is focused on helping Hibernian to gain promotion this season, and he will be a big player for us in meeting that challenge.
He is happy to be at Hibernian and is only focused on performing well for the club and its supporters.''