Kyle Lafferty is anxious to get a move away from Burnley

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has revealed that he wants to leave Championship side Burnley.

Rangers, Celtic and Wolves are known to be keen on signing the highly-rated 20-year-old from County Fermanagh.

"I need a fresh challenge at this stage of my career. No player is going to stay where he is not wanted," Lafferty told the Belfast Telegraph.

"I have given my all to Burnley but it is imperative I make a move as it would also help my international career."

Rangers boss Walter Smith has already had a bid for Lafferty turned down but it is believed he is ready to increase the offer.

Celtic have also had previous offers for the 6ft 4in forward rejected.

"I understand Wolves and Rangers want to sign me and I would be thrilled to move to either club," added Lafferty.

"I've heard Celtic will also be making a bid but I don't think that move will ever materialise.

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"It's an honour though to be linked to a club with the proud history and stature of Celtic.

"I feel the sooner a deal is done the better for everybody concerned," added the lifelong Rangers fan from Kesh.

"It would be a dream to follow in the footsteps of Steven Davis and play for a club I've supported since I was a boy.

"I feel the sooner a deal is done the better for everybody concerned.

"I understand that it will be the club which agrees the best deal for Burnley that gets my signature and that may turn out to be Wolves.

"They are a huge club and if I moved there I feel I would have a great chance of fulfilling my dream of playing in the Premier League."

Burnley manager Owen Coyle said Lafferty's comments had come as a surprise.

"Kyle Lafferty is under contract at Burnley for two more years," said Coyle.

"He was in here every day with a big smile on his face and that was evident in his play.

"I spoke to him earlier today and he tells me he loves the club, but he is at that stage of his career where, if the right offer came along, he would want to move on.

"I can understand the disappointment that as a young lad, bigger clubs are coveting him, but they have never met our valuation of the player.

"When we come back in early July we will sit down and have a chat because it is unlikely anything will happen until then."