Report: Burnley fail with Dale Stephens bid

Dale Stephens of Brighton celebrates after opening the scoring during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Blackpool at Amex Stadium on April 21, 2014
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Burnley fail with a £4m bid for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Dale Stephens, according to a report.

Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly turned down a £4m bid from Burnley for Dale Stephens.

It is understood that Burnley are in the market for new midfielders this summer and according to a recent report, Derby County have rejected the club's interest in Republic of Ireland international Jeff Hendrick.

The Daily Mail reports that Sean Dyche's side, who will play Premier League football next season, have since launched a £4m bid for Stephens, but Brighton were not prepared to entertain the offer and quickly turned it down.

Stephens, 27, scored seven times in 45 Championship matches last season.

Forest's Henri Lansbury celebrates moments after scoring the opening goal against Huddersfield on August 3, 2013
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