This morning's news that Algerian captain Yazid Mansouri is bound for Burnley has proven not to be the case with the club denying it today.

It's all rather strange with the player clearly having been quoted as saying he's spoken to our directors. That suggests that there have been talks that have possibly broken down or alternatively we could have had a change of heart on bringing him to Turf Moor.

Then of course, he could have mistaken Burnley for Barnsley and could be set for a move to Oakwell.

Whatever has happened, and everything does point to there having been interest from Burnley despite comments to the contrary elsewhere, he will not be signing for us in the coming transfer window. The club have done no more than deny that they have entered any negotiations. They have not ruled out any suggestion that he's had discussions with us.