The news Ben Gibson has left Burnley and is training with former club Middlesbrough is not a surprise considering his career has been in reverse at Turf Moor.
There was no late flurry of activity last Friday as the January transfer window closed with a whimper and Burnley boss Sean Dyche can tell you why.
Sean Dyche sarcastically claimed it was "lovely to watch" Arsenal stars falling over to win free kicks against his Burnley side in Sunday's 0-0 Turf Moor draw.
Burnley and Norwich are expected to rotate for their FA Cup fourth round clash on Saturday as both prioritise Premier League survival.
The FA Cup rolls around again this weekend and again we have to ponder if certain clubs are better off sacrificing the competition for Premier League survival?
A week is a long time in football and that has certainly proved the case for Sean Dyche and Burnley.
Ashley Westwood wants Burnley to "kick on" after returning to winning ways against Leicester on Sunday.
Burnley have been hit by the news that Ashley Barnes faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a hernia issue.
Bristol City manager Lee Johnson says he does not expect to see reported Burnley transfer target Josh Brownhill leave the Championship club anytime soon.