Burnley Want Stoke Midfielder Glenn Whelan to Replace Joey Barton in Bid to Strengthen Midfield

?Burnley want Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan to replace the departed Joey Barton. Clarets boss Sean Dyche is eager to strengthen his midfield and is reportedly keen on a deal for Whelan, remaining hopeful that he can persuade his opposite number at Stoke Mark Hughes of selling the Republic of Ireland international. ?The Sun claim Whelan is seen as the missing link by Dyche for his Burnley team as they look for a combative midfielder in the same mould as Joey Barton, who has left Turf Moor after...

Source: 90min.com