Source: Team_Talk
Eagles turns down Rangers move
urnley winger Chris Eagles will not be moving to Rangers after deciding the transfer was "not in his best interests".[LNB] The clubs had agreed a fee for the winger, who yesterday toured Ibrox and visited the Gers' Murray Park training ground.[LNB]The 24-year-old, who has a year remaining on his Turf Moor contract, also held discussions with Rangers boss Walter Smith and chief executive Martin Bain.[LNB]But Eagles was unable to agree a deal and will now join the Clarets on their tour to Singapore next week.[LNB]A statement on Burnley's official website regarding Eagles' decision read: "Chris Eagles has tonight decided a move to Glasgow Rangers would not be in his best interests.[LNB]"The two clubs had agreed a fee for the 24-year-old, but he was unable to agree personal terms with the Scottish champions."[LNB]The former Manchester United player, who joined Burnley in July 2008, had been the subject of a bid described as "substantial" by manager Brian Laws, who then left the final decision to the player.[LNB]Laws, who was open about his desire to retain Eagles' services, had earlier spoken of the reasoning behind accepting Rangers' bid.[LNB]He told www.burnleyfc.co.uk: "Clearly he is a talented player and one I do not want to sell.[LNB]"But we have a serious financial offer on the table and with only 12 months left on his current deal we have to be aware that Chris could walk away next summer for nothing.[LNB]"I spoke to him yesterday on his way to Glasgow and he promised me he would be back in training as normal this morning.[LNB]"He's been as good as his word on that score and that doesn't surprise me because Chris is the consumate professional.[LNB]"He is a crowd favourite here and I hope that plays a part in his decision."[LNB]Eagles has played 95 games for Burnley since signing from United two years ago.[LNB]But Rangers revealed on their official website that the right winger would have to take a cut in wages if he stayed with Burnley because of a clause in his contract triggered by the club's relegation.[LNB]Eagles would have become Smith's first paid-for signing for almost two years had the deal come off.[LNB]
