Burnley signing Ashley Westwood says he felt "rescued" after agreeing a return to the Premier League from Aston Villa on transfer deadline day.
The 26-year-old former Crewe trainee joined the Clarets for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half year deal.
The midfielder spent four-and-a-half years at Villa, who were relegated from the top flight last season.
"It was quiet in January and I was ready to travel to Brentford with Villa," he told BBC Radio Lancashire.
"[Aston Villa boss] Steve Bruce pulled me in and said they'd accepted a bid from Burnley and I was more than happy.