I think Dale is being a bit dishonest here. If he wanted a move purely to 'play in the premier league' he would have handed in a transfer request long ago. Fact is he was also very interested in getting a chunky fee once the deal was done, so only handed it in yesterday to try and force a deal...
He should have done it earlier if he wanted a move, his dithering means there is no possible way to get a replacement in time, so he will have to stay.
It's all very well to say that however we couldn't get in anywhere near the player that we have in Stephens for that money. We missed out on getting promoted on goal difference last season, we need to keep our squad together like Middlesbrough did last season or we will be back to square one.
You are right there, they barely spent any money last time they got to the Prem, but surely if Dyche wants his man he would step in and tell them to make a serious offer. Just a unlikable club all over, and we should tell them where to go.
Just bid a proper amount or do one, who does Dyche think he is? It takes the piss that Burnley are trying to get a 'deal' when they've banked hundreds of millions. Unsettling our player so they might get 500k off. Embarrassment.