Wheels are now in motion

Here we go, the summer transfer merry go round has started at Turf Moor. One out, three in.

First to happen was Kyle Lafferty heading north of the border. He left the club, inevitably, in a deal which smashes Burnley's record outgoing transfer. The Clarets accepted a bid from Rangers of £3.25m plus midfield/forward Alan Gow. Gow could not agree personal terms, and the transfer fee was subsequently raised. By how much, I am unsure.

The sale of Lafferty has opened the door for signings at Turf Moor.

First through the door was striker Martin Paterson from Scunthorpe United. The 21-year-old Northern Ireland international has signed for a fee which could potentially rise to £1.3m.

Next to sign on the dotted line at Turf Moor was 19-year-old Kevin McDonald. The midfielder signs from Dundee for a fee rising to 500,000. The teenager is tipped to have a very bright future in the game.

Finally, Peruvian goalkeeper Diego Penny is set to sign on Friday pending a work permit.