BURNLEY will not meet Boavista's fee of £300,000 for strapping centre-forward Bambo.

And Clarets manager Adrian Heath will make a decision whether to pursue his interest in Bambo or German Torsten Boer before the big kick-off on August 17.

Both players made their mark on Burnley's highly successful tour to Northern Ireland which finished in Belfast today when the Clarets faced Crusaders.

"They've talked about a fee of £300,000 for Bambo but we wouldn't pay that," said Heath.

"But I've got a figure in my head which I think would be more realistic.

"Both players will be on trial with us for another 10 days and then we will discuss the position.

"We've had a good look at them during the last week and that's why the tour to Northern Ireland proved so useful.

"When we get back to England we'll have a sit down and have a long hard think about it and decide whether to bring in either play on a full-time basis."

Bambo has already got an offer to return to Boavista where he has two years of a contract still to run.

Another Portuguese club are also showing interest and are expected to make a move if Burnley decide against taking the Portugal Under-21 star.

"We've got a couple of friendlies before the start of the season and Bambo and Torsten will both play a part in them."

Meanwhile, the Clarets manager is hoping to make the pre-season tour to Northern Ireland an annual event.

"We've had a fantastic week and all the lads have enjoyed it," added Heath.

"The hotel and facilities were first class. But most of all the spirit in the camp has built up over the past week and the lads have done themselves proud.

"Going into today's game against Crusaders we had not conceded a goal and scored 13 in four games.

"The application of all the squad was first class. I couldn't have asked for more from them.

"I am also sure that the Burnley fans who followed us out there had a wonderful time. We were made to feel very welcome by the Northern Irish people who were very kind to us."

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