Premier League new boys Burnley agree £500k fee for full-back Mears

24 June 2009 20:06
All set: Derby's Mears will discuss a move to Burnely Burnley have had a £500,000 bid accepted for Derby defender Tyrone Mears. The 26-year-old, who had a successful loan spell at Marseille last season, had also been linked with Portsmouth. But the former West Ham full-back will now meet with Clarets officials to discuss the possible move to the Barclays Premier League newcomers in due course. Burnley boss Owen Coyle said: 'The two clubs have agreed a fee and talks with a view to making the transfer permanent will take place when the player and his representative return from holiday.'

Source: Daily_Mail