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Blackpool boss Ian Holloway admits he is flattered to be linked with Burnley - but insists he has no interest in becoming manager at Turf Moor.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has confirmed his interest in Jack Wilshere, but admits a loan deal is a long way from being agreed with Arsenal.

Burnley have been linked with a move for Celtic's Gary Caldwell - brother of Clarets star Stephen - when the transfer window opens in January.

Burnley have suffered a blow with the news that midfielder Chris McCann faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.

Burnley defender Michael Duff is eyeing a place in the first team after returning to full fitness following a troublesome ankle injury.

Accrington manager John Coleman has thanked Burnley counterpart Owen Coyle for helping the club on the road towards financial safety.

David Nugent has not given up hope of earning an England recall after his move to Burnley, and has revealed how unhappy he was at Portsmouth.

Burnley have completed the signing of Reading defender Andre Bikey on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, believed to be £2.8million.

Burnley manager Owen Coyle insists he has not given up hope of signing Ecuador winger Fernando Guerrero, despite struggling to agree a fee.

Premier League new boys Burnley have completed the signing of young defender Richard Eckersley from Manchester United.

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Who? - Matthew Kilgallon
Where is he? - Sheffield United
Who is he linked with? - Burnley
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Who? - David Nugent
Where is he? - Portsmouth
Who is he linked with? - Burnley
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