BURNLEY have been linked with a loan move for Blackburn midfielder Neil Danns.

The Rovers youngster still has one year remaining on his current contract at Ewood Park.

But sources suggest Graeme Souness may allow the 20-year-old rookie out on a season-long loan to further his education ahead of a concerted push for the first team.

That could interest Clarets chief Ternent, who is in the market for a new midfielder after releasing Lee Briscoe and Paul Cook this summer.

It would not be the first time Ternent has expressed an interest in a Rovers player after his enquiry for recuperating striker Matt Jansen in the latter half of last season.

But the astute Burnley boss is not in the habit of showing his hand.

And it remains to be seen whether Danns, who has made five first team starts in all competitions, will become one of an exclusive club to switch from Ewood Park to Turf Moor this summer.