Clarets outcast Lee Briscoe looks set to find a home from home with Ronnie Moore's Rotherham.

Moore - father of Burnley striker Ian - has told the Lancashire Evening Telegraph he is desperate to add Briscoe to his squad next season.

And the Yorkshire-born utility man - arguably the biggest name of the 13 players released from Turf Moor this summer - will surely be tempted to link up with fellow ex-Clarets' John Mullin and Alan Lee at Millmoor.

Moore revealed: "Lee would be a big, big signing for us. I'm looking at him because I am in the market for a left back and he has experience of playing in the Premiership and also at First Division level.

"I know he has featured quite often in midfield under Stan, but I see left back as his best position and If I'm honest, it's a bit of a surprise that Burnley let him go.

"Whenever I've seen him play he has looked good, and we don't have too bad a record in picking up Burnley players in the past.

"Both Alan and John have been great for me and if I can add Lee as well, I'll be delighted."

Moore, who is planning imminent talks with 27-year-old Briscoe, also revealed he was keen on adding Ian Cox to add to his ex-Clarets' clan.

However, the Millers chief has since cooled on the idea after choosing to keep faith with his three current centre backs.

Meanwhile, released former Clarets' skipper Steve Davis has admitted he would relish a return to his native North East to join boyhood heroes Sunderland.

Davis, 34, is reportedly a target for the Black Cats as they look to rebuild following a dismal season that resulted in relegation from the Premiership.

And the Hexham-born defender revealed: "It would be a dream move for me.

"I'm interested in anything that comes up to be honest, but I have always followed Sunderland and to play for them at this stage of my career would be very special.

"I grew up a stone's throw from Newcastle, but almost everyone in my family, from my dad, through to my uncle and my grandad are Sunderland fans too, so it would be fantastic for them as well.

"At the moment nothing has happened, but I read the newspapers and I'm keeping my fingers crossed to hear something soon."