12-01-2023, 22:12
Burton Albion have signed midfielder Mark Helm from Championship club Burnley for an undisclosed fee.
The 21-year-old, who came through Manchester United's youth ranks, failed to make a first-team appearance during his 18 months with the Clarets.
Burton boss Dino Maamria said he had been impressed by Helm while watching him with Burnley's under-23 side.
"He will play now for sure and help us pick up points, but he's also a long-term project for us," Maamria said.
Maamria also dismissed reports that Wigan Athletic had met a release clause to sign Victor Adeboyejo, but confirmed a clause in the forward's contract does exist.
The 25-year-old former Barnsley striker has scored 13 goals in 33 games since joining the Brewers as a free agent in the summer.
"I've told him he should stay until the end of the season because I am certain he will score over 20 goals," Maamria told BBC Radio Derby.
"When he does score that many, in the summer, the world is his oyster.
"If someone triggers a release clause overnight, then it is obviously out of our hands. We can't control that, Victor is a top lad and if he goes, he will do so with my blessing.
"If he stays, it's brilliant for me and for all of us."
The 21-year-old, who came through Manchester United's youth ranks, failed to make a first-team appearance during his 18 months with the Clarets.
Burton boss Dino Maamria said he had been impressed by Helm while watching him with Burnley's under-23 side.
"He will play now for sure and help us pick up points, but he's also a long-term project for us," Maamria said.
Maamria also dismissed reports that Wigan Athletic had met a release clause to sign Victor Adeboyejo, but confirmed a clause in the forward's contract does exist.
The 25-year-old former Barnsley striker has scored 13 goals in 33 games since joining the Brewers as a free agent in the summer.
"I've told him he should stay until the end of the season because I am certain he will score over 20 goals," Maamria told BBC Radio Derby.
"When he does score that many, in the summer, the world is his oyster.
"If someone triggers a release clause overnight, then it is obviously out of our hands. We can't control that, Victor is a top lad and if he goes, he will do so with my blessing.
"If he stays, it's brilliant for me and for all of us."
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