Burnley sign Edgar from Newcastle

Clarets have signed Newcastle's David Edgar on a free transfer.

Newcastle United were relegated at the end of last season and Edgar would be excited to be given the opportunity again to be part of the top flight football.

The Canadian will give options to manager Owen Coyle at the back after he has already signed Steven Fletcher and Tyrone Mears.

Despite him being a free transfer,Burnley would be entitled to pay Newcastle some compensation fee as he is under 24.