Albion have rejected a transfer request from Dale Stephens and a SIXTH bid from Burnley.

The Seagulls remain determined to hold onto their unsettled midfield star as the clock ticks down on the end of the transfer window at 11pm tonight.

The latest offer from Burnley pushed the deal beyond the £7 million plus package revealed on The Argus website yesterday.

It coincides with Burnley closing in on strengthening the centre of midfield with the £10.5 million capture of Jeff Hendrick from Derby County.