Moore nearing deal with Burnley

Irish winger Alan Moore is on the verge of signing a three-year deal with First Division leaders Burnley.

Irish winger Alan Moore is on the verge of signing a three-year deal with First Division leaders Burnley.

The former Middlesbrough player was initially given a three-month deal after impressing while on trial in pre-season at Turf Moor.

But Burnley boss Stan Ternent has opted to hand him a much longer deal after the former Republic of Ireland Under-21 international earned rave reviews following some dazzling displays for the Lancashire club.

The 26-year-old has scored three goals in eight games for Ternent's side.

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