Wolves close in on Gow capture

Rangers and Wolves have agreed a fee of £250,000 for the 26-year-old, with Blackpool and Leeds still in the hunt.

Wolves, who have identified several possible targets this month, are now meeting with Gow and his representatives.

Rangers boss Walter Smith said: "The clubs have agreed a fee for the player and Alan and his representatives have gone to speak to Wolves.

"As long as they reach agreement, the move will be finalised in due course but they have to talk first."

Smith believes the move will be ideal for Gow, who made just two appearances for Rangers in 18 months.

He said: "Mick McCarthy has done a terrific job. They're doing well and look to be the favourites to go up.

"I don't want to pre-empt anything but it certainly looks as though they'll get promotion and Alan has an opportunity to join a club on the up. It would be a good move for him."

Gow has been backed to make a difference to title-chasing Wolves, according to Blackpool captain and former Wolves defender Rob Edwards.

Edwards said: "If Alan goes to Wolves, it will be a great move for both the club and 'Gowey' as well. He's different to anything they've got. He'll definitely bring something different to the table.

"He's got a really good left foot and he's a real crowd pleaser with a good football brain and he scores goals. He did very, very well for us – he's a top footballer and a top lad.

"He did really well up front and he finds those little holes and gets in good areas. He's one of those players who seems to create space and makes something happen.

"He also created goals as well. He'd be an asset for anyone in this league."