Burnley make double signing after nosediving into Premier League relegation zone

He has drafted in experienced defender Leon Cort from Stoke for £1.5 million and former Manchester City goalkeeper Nicky Weaver, following his spell at Dundee United. Stoke say the deal could rise to £2 million for Cort, who has put pen-to-paper on a three-and-a half-year deal at Turf Moor.  Related ArticlesBolton 1 Burnley 0Coyle prepares for hostile BurnleyReading 1 Burnley 0Manchester United 3 Burnley 0Burnley taking a 'brighter approach' than rivalsTransfer TalkCort, 30, was Stoke's record signing at £1.2 million when he arrived at the Britannia Stadium from Crystal Palace two years ago, and played a key part in the club's promotion to the Premier League in the 2007-08 season. However, he has found his first-team opportunities limited since then due to the form of Ryan Shawcross and Abdoulaye Faye, and the arrival of summer signing Robert Huth. Stoke manager Tony Pulis said: "Leon was an influential figure in the club's promotion triumph and a dependable performer whenever called upon in our first season in the Premier League. "We would like to thank him for his contribution to that success and wish him all the best in the future with his new club."With his side in a scrap to avoid a quick return to the Championship, Laws was determined to strengthen his squad. After losing his first three games in charge since replacing Owen Coyle, now at Bolton, he said: "The one thing the players need is support. "We haven't got the biggest squad in the world and when you lose good players it affects your team."

Source: Telegraph