Burnley move to sign former Celt

Former Celtic defender Danny Lafferty is expected to complete a £150,000 deal to join Burnley from Derry City today.

The 22-year-old spent four seasons at Celtic from 2006-2010 and was released shortly after a loan spell at Ayr United.

After struggling to find a club he returned to his home town club and made a big impact in the League of Ireland.

In July he was selected for the Airtricity Select and played against Celtic in the Dublin Super Cup and is now poised to emulate James McLean in earning a move to England.

Lafferty was one of the victims of the short sighted decision to end the SPL Reserve league which left players too old for the u-19 league without any means of enjoying competitive football.

The 22-year-old left back impressed during a recent trial at Turf Moor and also attracted interest from Brighton, Derby County and Watford.

Last season’s youth team regulars are James Keatings and Lewis Toshney are expected to complete loan moves to St Johnstone and Kilmarnock.

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