Still waiting for the first summer signing...

...actually make that Owen Coyle's first permanent signing since he arrived at Turf Moor.

So far we have seen Andrew Cole, Jon Harley and most recently James O'Connor turn down deals to remain Burnley players, whilst David Unsworth is yet to put pen to paper. I wonder if Coyle still believes five signings will be enough.

It is early for alarm bells to be ringing, but one thing I worry about is Coyle's and the clubs reluctance to negotiate fees and wages for players we obviously want. Naturally, it is sensible. In the long run, our shrewd money management will perhaps benefit us. However, it is worrying because all the other clubs around us are not afraid to go out and pay the prices in an inflated market. Let's just see what the next month brings.

The club this morning confirmed that we have bid for Scunthorpe United striker Martin Paterson, the bid was subsequently turned down. Here are some other players who we have been linked with, believe what you want.

Derek Riordan (Celtic) This one refuses to go away...

David Weir (Rangers) Yes, he has had a great season...but no thanks!

Darel Russell (Norwich City) Could be useful.

Kaspars Gorkšs (Blackpool) Who knows? I don't.