Tarky an ‘excellent signing’

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James Tarkowski

BURNLEY have completed the signing of James Tarkowski from Brentford for a fee starting at around £3 million.

The former Athletic defender has agreed a three and a half year deal at Turf Moor to bring to an end a lengthy and acrimonious transfer saga. Tarkowski (23) angered Brentford when he refused to play against Burnley in their televised clash on January 15 due to the speculation linking him with the Clarets.

He was subsequently disciplined and left out of Brentford’s next two games, before Burnley boss Sean Dyche finally got his man on deadline day.

Dyche said: “James is a player I have known for a couple of seasons and I’ve monitored his progress from Oldham, right the way through to now. He’s a very good player and an excellent signing for the club, both now and for the future.”