Source: Team_Talk
Clarets land Mee on loan
urnley have confirmed the loan signing of Manchester City defender Ben Mee.[LNB] The England Under-21 full-back has joined the Clarets on loan for the season and he becomes Eddie Howe's first capture of the summer.[LNB]Mee spent the back end of last season with Leicester City and a number of clubs were known to be chasing him.[LNB]But Burnley have now concluded a deal for Mee, who is very highly-rated at Eastlands. He progressed through the Academy ranks and captained City's side to FA Youth Cup success over Chelsea in 2008.[LNB]Mee, 21, made his first-team debut in the Carling Cup last season and then joined Leicester on loan in January, making 15 Championship appearances for the Foxes.[LNB]Clarets boss Eddie Howe said: "We have known about Ben for a long time actually and we thought he really impressed against us for Leicester.[LNB]"He was outstanding on that day and every time I have seen him he has done well and really impressed.[LNB]"He has all the attributes - the right age, a very good footballer and a good defender as well, so he ticks all the boxes."
