Cherries: Bartley move still in the balance

MARVIN Bartley's proposed move to Burnley appears to be in the balance, the Daily Echo understands. Bartley was set to join the Clarets following a day of intrigue as the January transfer window drew to a close. The 24-year-old had been given permission to discuss personal terms with the Championship outfit after the two clubs had agreed a transfer fee believed to be in the region of £350,000. But although Bartley is believed to have signed a contract with the Turf Moor outfit, the official paperwork is understood to have been received by the Football League after the 11pm deadline. Echo sources suggest a late hitch at the Burnley end saw the official documentation go through eight minutes late, although Cherries are believed to have submitted their paperwork in time. Club officials are this morning awaiting confirmation from the Football League on whether the transfer was rubber stamped. Should the deal not get the green light, Bartley would remain a Cherries player and would be available for tonight's League One clash with Swindon at Dean Court. However, due to the controversial circumstances surrounding the saga, it would remain to be seen whether Bartley would be involved. If it were to fall through, the midfielder's move to Burnley could be resurrected once the emergency loan window opens next Tuesday. Bartley would then be entitled to join Burnley on loan, with the move only made permanent once the transfer window had re-opened at the end of the season. Check the Echo website for further updates.

Source: Bournemouth_Echo