Burnley: June 2009 Archives

Burnley have signed Scottish international striker Steven Fletcher from Hibernian for £3 million.

Burnley appear to have won the £3m race to sign Hibs striker Steven Fletcher despite a last gasp gazumping effort from Wigan.

Burnley will unveil right-back Tyrone Mears as their first summer signing today when he completes a £500,000 move from Derby.

Sheffield Wednesday have officially denied reports that Premiership new boys Burnley have made a £1.75m offer for Marcus Tudgay.

Burnley's Scotland international Graham Alexander has given the club a boost by signing a new deal to keep him at Turf Moor.

Tyrone Mears is expected to complete his move to Burnley on Monday following talks with boss Owen Coyle last week.

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell remains confident he can keep Matthew Kilgallon, despite interest in him from the Clarets.

Derby County right-back Tyrone Mears has jetted to Burnley from his holiday in order to discuss personal terms over his move.

Burnley are on the trail of Celtic's giant centre-half Bobo Balde but Birmingham are also interested in the player.

Burnley are set for talks with Derby defender Tyrone Mears after having a bid accepted by the Rams.

Burnley appear to be in another fight with north-west rivals Wigan this time for the services of Sheffield United's Mathew Kilgallon.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says Wigan have been in contact about Jason Scotland, but insists Latics have not bid for the striker.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is said to be back on the trail of Middlesbrough wideman Adam Johnson as he looks to add to his squad.

Burnley are preparing a new four-year deal for midfielder Chris McCann in order to stave off a £4m offer from Aston Villa.

Huw Jenkins has revealed his club Swansea and Burnley are "miles apart" in their valuation of striker Jason Scotland.

Burnley have made an official seven-figure bid to Swansea for the services of striker Jason Scotland, according to the player's agent.

Burnley are being linked with a move for Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs, who says he would be interested in a loan deal.

Owen Coyle says he signed a new deal with Burnley to prove his long-term commitment to the club and end speculation over his future.

Owen Coyle is looking to add a quality to player to 'every area' of his Burnley side having signed a new two-year contract extension.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2013.

Burnely boss Owen Coyle has admitted he is interested in signing Middlesbrough fullback Rhys Williams but has denied making a bid.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has said there will be 'no panic' over transfers despite seeing several bids already rejected this summer.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has urged his side to "hit the ground running" against Burnley in order to consolidate in the Premier League.

Burnley appear to be in a race with north west rivals Wigan for the services of Swansea City striker Jason Scotland.

Burnley's first match in the Premiership sees them travelling to Stoke City before facing Manchester United at home three days later.

Owen Coyle feels Burnley's impressive team spirit could prove crucial in their battle to survive in the Premier League.

Owen Coyle has return to Turf Moor following his holiday and Burnley are set to step up their attempts to sign a new full-back.

Burnley are being tipped to make a £300,000 bid to sign Sunderland's out-of-favour defender Russell Anderson.

The agent of Danish defender Lars Jacobsen says he has not spoken to Burnley about a move but has not ruled out a potential transfer.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has reportedly opened talks with Everton right-back Lars Jacobsen over summer switch.

Middlesbrough have told Burnley they will have to break their £1.3million transfer record if they want to sign defender Rhys Williams.

The advisor of Newcastle winger Damien Duff has rubbished speculation that the player is a potential summer signing for Burnley.

Brendan Flood has warned Burnley fans not to expect huge transfer fees being paid out because the club are now in the Premier League.

Premier League new boys Burnley and Wolves are reportedly set to join Aston Villa in the race to sign Newcastle's Damien Duff.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has pledged to improve his squad but will also give his current players the chance to prove themselves.

Premier League new boys Burnley will play their traditional pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley on Tuesday, July 28.

Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie says Owen Coyle would be right to snub the Bhoys advances and stay on as Burnley manager.

Goalkeeper Brian Jensen is reportedly set to be offered a new two-year contract extension to keep him at Burnley beyond next summer.

Striker Robbie Blake insists Burnley will be delighted with a 17th-placed finish in their debut Premier League campaign.

Goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly is closing in on a move to German side 1860 Munich after being released by Burnley.

Burnley officials have indicated that Kevin McDonald will get more first-team action next season having been used sparingly in 2008-09.

Operational director Brendan Flood says Burnley will look to bring in players with experience of British football this summer.

Burnley target Sean St Ledger has admitted he wants to play in the Premier League but expects to stay with Preston.

Boss Owen Coyle hopes to nurture more young talent at Burnley after five academy players were handed professional deals.

Burnley have offered a one-year contract extension to defender Graham Alexander, who started every match last season.

Robbie Blake says the side fully deserve their place in the Premiership and he is looking ahead to a return to the top flight.

Burnley have signed Scottish international striker Steven Fletcher from Hibernian for £3 million.

Burnley appear to have won the £3m race to sign Hibs striker Steven Fletcher despite a last gasp gazumping effort from Wigan.

Burnley will unveil right-back Tyrone Mears as their first summer signing today when he completes a £500,000 move from Derby.

Sheffield Wednesday have officially denied reports that Premiership new boys Burnley have made a £1.75m offer for Marcus Tudgay.

Burnley's Scotland international Graham Alexander has given the club a boost by signing a new deal to keep him at Turf Moor.

Tyrone Mears is expected to complete his move to Burnley on Monday following talks with boss Owen Coyle last week.

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell remains confident he can keep Matthew Kilgallon, despite interest in him from the Clarets.

Derby County right-back Tyrone Mears has jetted to Burnley from his holiday in order to discuss personal terms over his move.

Burnley are on the trail of Celtic's giant centre-half Bobo Balde but Birmingham are also interested in the player.

Burnley are set for talks with Derby defender Tyrone Mears after having a bid accepted by the Rams.

Burnley appear to be in another fight with north-west rivals Wigan this time for the services of Sheffield United's Mathew Kilgallon.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says Wigan have been in contact about Jason Scotland, but insists Latics have not bid for the striker.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is said to be back on the trail of Middlesbrough wideman Adam Johnson as he looks to add to his squad.

Burnley are preparing a new four-year deal for midfielder Chris McCann in order to stave off a £4m offer from Aston Villa.

Huw Jenkins has revealed his club Swansea and Burnley are "miles apart" in their valuation of striker Jason Scotland.

Burnley have made an official seven-figure bid to Swansea for the services of striker Jason Scotland, according to the player's agent.

Burnley are being linked with a move for Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs, who says he would be interested in a loan deal.

Owen Coyle says he signed a new deal with Burnley to prove his long-term commitment to the club and end speculation over his future.

Owen Coyle is looking to add a quality to player to 'every area' of his Burnley side having signed a new two-year contract extension.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2013.

Burnely boss Owen Coyle has admitted he is interested in signing Middlesbrough fullback Rhys Williams but has denied making a bid.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has said there will be 'no panic' over transfers despite seeing several bids already rejected this summer.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis has urged his side to "hit the ground running" against Burnley in order to consolidate in the Premier League.

Burnley appear to be in a race with north west rivals Wigan for the services of Swansea City striker Jason Scotland.

Burnley's first match in the Premiership sees them travelling to Stoke City before facing Manchester United at home three days later.