Sheffield Wednesday and Tudgay - Coyle responds

Burnley's interest in the player has been widely reported whilst Powell, the player's agent, has been somewhat vocal on behalf of his client. Wednesday, confirming a formal offer had been made, turned it down very publicly and accused Burnley of underhand tactics.

However, Owen Coyle calmly responded to those accusations during the day and he told Sky: "What Sheffield Wednesday say is entirely up to them. I am not going to get caught up in anything negative about their club.

"They are a fantastic club, steeped in history and tradition. We made an offer of £1.5 million, plus add ons, for Marcus Tudgay. That was inviting - it was rejected. At no time have we looked to unsettle the player. We made what we thought was a fair offer for a player who has only a year to go on his contract.

"It was turned down, Sheffield Wednesday felt fit to do that. I have no problem with that. If they want to say anything to besmirch the good name of Burnley that is entirely up to them.

"I am not going to get caught up in tit for tat. We know how we work. I have never had a problem with anyone else."